Costa Rica, Panama and Asia

Panama and Costa Rica turning into a ‘black hole’ for migrants and deportees from US, observers warn
Officials in Costa Rica and Panama are confiscating migrants’ passports and cellphones, denying them access to legal services and moving them between remote outposts as they wrestle with the logistics of a suddenly reversed migration flow.
Why have Costa Rica and Panama agreed to take Asians deported by Trump?
Trump’s tariff threats and political pressures are believed to be reasons third countries agreed to receive deportees.
On a U.S. deportation flight of 135 mostly Asian migrants to Costa Rica, half will be minors
A flight carrying primarily Asian undocumented migrants, 65 of whom are minors, is expected to land in San Jose, Costa Rica on Thursday afternoon.
Costa Rica Will Take Central Asian and Indian Migrants Deported by U.S.
Costa Rica is the second Central American nation to accept migrants from distant countries as the Trump administration ramps up deportation flights.
Panama and Costa Rica face growing flow of migrants heading back south
Panama and Costa Rica are among a number of Latin American nations that have agreed to cooperate with U.S. President Donald Trump as he ramps up his deportation machine and restricts access to asylum in the U.
Migrants expelled from U.S. to Costa Rica, Panama in a legal 'black hole'
Officials in Costa Rica and Panama are confiscating migrants' passports and cellphones, denying them access to legal services and moving them between remote outposts as they wrestle with the logistics of a suddenly reversed migration flow.
10 Things To Do In Costa Rica For Couples
As one of the top destinations for couples, Costa Rica takes love and romance to another level. You and your significant ...
I went to Costa Rica for the first time. From power outages to getting stranded in the ocean, it was one heck of a trip.
My first trip to Costa Rica was dreamy, but I made mistakes. There were several problems, like power outages and dehydration, ...
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With Clean, Stable Power, Costa Rica Shapes Up as Taiwan’s Chipmaking Rival
Costa Rica generates nearly all its electricity from renewables. To boot, it’s the reliable 24/7 type that factories that run ...
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Exploring Costa Rica’s Most Captivating Natural Wonders
Packed with scenic marvels and outdoor escapes, Costa Rica’s diverse terrain offers an unforgettable experience. Whether ...
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Costa Rica: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Consultation Mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Ding Ding, held the 2025 Article IV consultation with the Costa Rican authorities during February 18-28.
Costa Rica Receives First Flight of Trump Deportees From Faraway Countries
The flight from San Diego landed in San José, the Costa Rican capital, on Thursday evening. The group of migrants on board ...
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Costa Rica Makes First Foray Into Crypto with New Bitcoin ETF
State-owned Banco Nacional (BN), the largest commercial bank in Costa Rica and one of the biggest in Central America with ...
Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them
Monitoring the noises within ecosystems reveals their health—allowing researchers to monitor changes in biodiversity, detect ...