No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeArchiveAmnesty Looks Unlikely For Nicaraguan Immigrants

Amnesty Looks Unlikely For Nicaraguan Immigrants

The Foreign Ministry says Costa Rica “is not in a state to consider” amnesty for illegal immigrants, despite a Nicaraguan diplomat’s comment that he plans to lobby for such a measure here.

Harold Rivas, the newly appointed Nicaraguan Ambassador to Costa Rica, told reporters following his swearing-in ceremony in Managua Feb. 20 that he intends to “make (Costa Rican authorities) understand that Nicaraguans are a labor force that’s convenient for them,” and work toward amnesty for illegal laborers who’ve spent years in Costa Rica, according to the daily Al Día.

Asked about Rivas’ comments, the Foreign Ministry released a statement saying no official request for amnesty had been made, but that it’s not really a possibility.

“Costa Rica has already had three amnesty regimes for people of other nationalities who’ve entered Costa Rican territory in an irregular or illegal manner,” the statement said. The most recent of these took place in 1999 and allowed approximately 152,000 Central Americans, 97% of whom were Nicaraguans, to obtain residency.

 

Popular Articles

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Sends Ash Plume Skyward in Latest Eruption

Last night the Poás Volcano in Costa Rica erupted once again, sending a plume of ash and gas approximately 1,000 meters above its crater....

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic Breaks Records, Mensik Stuns

Tennis fans were treated to a rollercoaster of drama and brilliance as the Miami Open 2025 semifinals locked in, setting the stage for an...

JW Marriott Expands to Costa Rica With New All-Inclusive Resort

Marriott International announced an agreement with Mullen Real Estate Capital which will bring the JW Marriott brand to the shores of Costa Elena, in the canton of...
Avatar
spot_img
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Rocking Chait

Latest Articles