Deportation Process and International Agreements
A US flight carrying 135 deportees, including minors, landed in , marking it as the second Latin American stopover under a deportation strategy by the Trump administration, with Costa Rica covering the costs for holding them.
The arrangement, part of a deal struck during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, has faced criticism for potentially violating international protections for asylum seekers and the adequacy of screening deportees before their return or further relocation.
Human Rights and Migrant Treatment
Costa Rican President emphasized the country's commitment to human rights and safe returns, amidst concerns over the treatment and condition of deportees in holding facilities, with past criticisms highlighting cramped and unsanitary conditions.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other humanitarian entities are involved in ensuring the rights of detained migrants, with promises of dignity and adherence to international standards, despite criticisms and calls for transparency regarding the facilities' conditions.