Indian among second group of migrants deported from U.S. and taken in by Costa Rica

Costa Rica accepts deported Indian national as part of secretive U.S. migrant transfer agreements, highlighting a growing global trend. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Indian among second group of migrants deported from U.S. and taken in by Costa Rica

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An Indian national was among a second group of migrants deported from the United States and taken in by Costa Rica this week, according to immigration officials. The transfer is part of a bilateral arrangement between the two nations, placing Costa Rica among a growing list of countries across Africa and the Americas that have signed contentious, often secretive agreements with Washington to accept deportees from third countries. The specifics of the agreement, including its total duration, the number of migrants slated for transfer, and the exact legal criteria for selection, remain opaque. The U.S. government has not publicly detailed the terms, and Costa Rican authorities have provided only confirmation of the arrivals without elaborating on the diplomatic framework. This lack of transparency has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and legal experts who argue such pacts operate outside standard international protocols for deportation and asylum. This case underscores a significant shift in U.S. border and immigration strategy. Faced with record numbers of migrant arrivals at its southern border, the administration has increasingly sought to establish "third-country" agreements. These deals aim to reroute migrants intercepted at the U.S. border to partner nations, rather than allowing them to enter the U.S. asylum process. The deportation of an Indian citizen to Costa Rica, a country with no direct geographical or traditional migration route connection, illustrates the expanding geographical scope of this policy. The practice raises profound legal and humanitarian questions. International law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement, prohibits returning individuals to countries where they face persecution. Critics contend that sending migrants to nations with which they have no ties, and which may lack robust asylum systems or appropriate integration support, risks violating these protections. The Indian national's case is particularly complex, as it involves a long-distance deportation to a region far from their country of origin, potentially complicating access to legal counsel or family links. For Costa Rica, a nation with a historically...

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