In an effort to address the growing issue of illegal immigration, the United States is set to deport a flight carrying over 130 individuals, including about 40 Indians, to Costa Rica. This flight, expected to depart soon, marks the latest development in the ongoing effort to manage and repatriate undocumented migrants, with individuals from countries including Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan also on board. The group includes approximately 30 children.
Sources confirmed to FinancialExpress.com “The paperwork and identification processes of the Indians will take about three to five weeks before they are sent back to to India.” For the 40 Indians on board, this process will unfold as part of a broader initiative to curb illegal immigration.
Is this the first flight with illegal immigrants from the US?
Yes. According to sources, the US government is currently planning to send only this one flight with deportees to Costa Rica, and President Rodrigo Chaves is closely involved in the operation.
As reported previously in FinancialExpress.com, the decision to send these individuals to Costa Rica is part of a broader US strategy aimed at tackling illegal immigration across the Americas.
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Costa Rica has agreed to temporarily house these deportees under its Immigration Law 8764, which regulates non-resident entry and visas. The temporary accommodation for these individuals will take place in Costa Rica’s migrant care center, Catem, which is located near the Panama border. The operation is being entirely funded by the US government, with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
In addition to Costa Rica, other Central American countries such as Panama and Guatemala have also agreed to collaborate with the US in managing deportations, making Costa Rica the third country in the region to do so. These countries are playing an increasingly critical role in the broader effort to address illegal migration and deportation from the US.
Expert Insight: The Changing Narrative on Immigration
Hari Seshasayee, co-founder of Consilium Group, a Latin American advisory firm, offers critical insight into the evolving nature of immigration from India. Speaking to FinancialExpress.com directly from Panama City, Seshasayee said, “The story of Indians in the US being one of the most prosperous communities has now been replaced by a new narrative of Indians being one of the largest sources of illegal migrants. Images and videos of Indians paraded in chains and handcuffs are doing the rounds on social media.”
Seshasayee underlines that “Latin America plays a crucial role in this immigration flow, with many illegal migrants from India entering Latin American countries first before making their way to the US border on foot.” However, he also points out that the public focus on illegal migration fails to address the root causes of these movements, such as poverty and unemployment in the home countries. According to him, any efforts to curb migration must look deeper at these factors for real, long-term solutions.
Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Beyond
Costa Rica’s involvement in this deportation process highlights its position as a key player in managing migration flows across Central America. Costa Rica is not alone in its efforts. El Salvador, under President Nayib Bukele, has taken even bolder steps. Bukele has offered to accept deportees of any nationality, including criminals from violent gangs such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, which are designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the US. This unprecedented agreement with the US positions El Salvador as a central hub in the broader immigration management strategy.
While these efforts may help alleviate the pressure on US immigration systems, they raise important questions about the treatment of deported individuals, particularly those coming from conflict zones or facing persecution. Concerns over human rights, gang violence, and the conditions in some of these countries complicate the broader implications of this strategy.
Addressing the Root Causes of Migration
As the US continues its deportation campaigns, the role of Central American nations in managing deportations will only grow. While these countries have agreed to temporarily house deported individuals, the broader questions about the root causes of illegal migration “such as economic instability, violence, and lack of opportunities” remain largely unaddressed.
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