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US Revokes Visa of Former Costa Rican President

Former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias's US visa was revoked, with no explanation given by US authorities, although Arias noted his establishment of diplomatic ties with China in 2007 and his criticism of Donald Trump. Three other Costa Rican officials also had their visas revoked.

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Food Poisoning Tragedy in Costa Rica Highlights Global Food Safety Concerns

Following a family vacation in Costa Rica, 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from suspected food poisoning, prompting a discussion on global food safety practices and the need for stronger regulations.

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Human Rights Concerns Rise Amidst Reversed Migration Flow in Central America

Costa Rica and Panama are facing a reversed migration flow due to U.S. deportations, leading to human rights concerns as officials confiscate migrants' documents and deny them access to legal services, while claiming these measures protect migrants from human traffickers.

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Costa Rica Hosts First U.S. Deportation Flight

Costa Rica received its first flight of 135 deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, mostly families with children from various countries, held in a rural facility near the Panama border for up to six weeks before being returned to their countries of origin, under a deal with the Trump administration.

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U.S. Deports 135 Migrants to Costa Rica

A U.S. deportation flight carrying 135 mostly Asian undocumented migrants, including children and pregnant women, landed in Costa Rica on Thursday; the migrants, from various countries, will be temporarily housed before repatriation, facilitated by the IOM and UNHCR, with the U.S. funding flights an...

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Costa Rica champions multilateralism and sustainable trade amidst global uncertainty

Costa Rican Minister of Commerce Manuel Tovar discussed strengthening trade and investment with the EU, emphasizing multilateralism and sustainable practices; Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD ministerial meeting and the UN Ocean Conference, showcasing its commitment to global cooperation a...

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Deportation Leaves Migrants in Limbo at Costa Rican Migrant Camp

Following their deportation from the U.S., over 110 migrants, mostly from Asian and African countries, are held in a Costa Rican migrant camp facing poor conditions and limited options, including applying for asylum in Costa Rica or returning to potentially dangerous home countries.

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Poás Volcano on Orange Alert: Increased Gas Emissions Raise Eruption Concerns

Increased gas emissions at Costa Rica's Poás Volcano have raised its alert level to orange, prompting visitor restrictions since March 1, 2025, due to the potential for a major eruption; the volcano's instability is causing concern among experts.

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Costa Rica Faces Criticism Over Treatment of Deported Migrants

Costa Rica's Ombudsman criticized the government's handling of 135 deported migrants from the US, citing inadequate airport reception, insufficient information, lack of translators, and a long bus ride to a temporary center without initial health checks; the government denies mistreatment.

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U.S. Deportees Land in Costa Rica in Controversial Layover

A U.S. flight carrying 135 deportees, including 65 children and two pregnant women, landed in Costa Rica on Thursday as part of a deal with the Trump administration; the migrants will be held for up to 30 days before repatriation, raising human rights concerns.

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Costa Rica to Receive US-Deportated Asian Migrants

Costa Rica will receive roughly 200 Asian migrants deported from the US under a vaguely defined agreement, raising concerns about transparency, costs, and migrant rights; the process is overseen by the IOM and fully funded by the US.

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Costa Rica to Lead 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting

Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting, focusing on resilient, inclusive, and sustainable prosperity through trade, investment, and innovation, marking a significant achievement for the small nation and shaping global economic policy.

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