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New York: The US has reached an agreement with Costa Rica to deport illegal Indian migrants to the Central American country, marking a significant step in managing their eventual outcomes. Starting Wednesday, these deportations will occur under a US-funded program, and the migrants will be temporarily housed at a center near the Panama border, as announced by President Rodrigo Chaves Robles.
Details concerning the migrants’ futures after their detention in Costa Rica remain unclear. This arrangement allows the US to circumvent the establishment of large detention centers domestically, mitigating potential public backlash.
Costa Rica has consented to accept 200 illegal migrants, including individuals from India and Central Asia. Concerning India, the country has committed to repatriating at least 18,000 illegal migrants currently in the US, with the recent arrival of 112 deportees in Amritsar.
During a recent visit to Washington, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s willingness to accept any verified Indian illegal immigrant and emphasized the need for action against human traffickers exploiting vulnerable populations in India.
The Costa Rican agreement follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s appeal for cooperation to enhance President Donald Trump’s measures against illegal immigration. Similar arrangements are in place with El Salvador, Panama, and Guatemala for deported migrants.
Additionally, last week, illegal migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China were sent to Panama. As part of this crackdown, the Trump administration had previously established a detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, which, while technically in Cuba, operates under different legal circumstances.
Costa Rica serves as a transit point for migrants traveling from South America through the challenging Darien Gap region of Panama, all aiming to reach the US. Some social media content has highlighted the “Donkey Route,” which refers to this path.
At a recent joint press conference with Trump, PM Modi emphasized India and the US’s shared perspective on addressing illegal immigration, stating India’s commitment to repatriating verified illegal Indian nationals and highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to tackle human trafficking.
