The U.S. wants Costa Rica to host refugees before they cross the border. Here's why
- Written by Caitlin Fouratt, Professor of International Studies, California State University, Long Beach
San José, Costa Rica.Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
Violence in Central America continues to push its citizens to seek refuge.
In July, the U.S. government announced a plan for Costa Rica to temporarily host up to 200 refugees from Central America while they are processed for placement in the U.S. or elsewhere.
Violence is an ongoing problem in...
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