No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeCosta RicaUkrainian Community in Costa Rica Gathers in a Peaceful Rally

Ukrainian Community in Costa Rica Gathers in a Peaceful Rally

The Ukrainian community living in Costa Rica, organized a march over the weekend to protest and raise awareness on the war and suffering happening in their home country. The peaceful march was held at Plaza de la Cultura in San José, over the past weekend. Many Costa Ricans attended to show their support and solidarity to Ukrainian people.

According to data from the General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME), there are a total of 150 Ukrainians in Costa Rica, of which 86 are permanent residents; 28 are temporary residents and 36 are in special status.

One of the main objectives of the activity, as confirmed by several Ukrainians who reside in Costa Rica, was to reinforce the request made to the government to grant humanitarian visas for the more than 3 million Ukrainians who were forced to leave the country.

Former Costa Rican President, Miguel Angel Rodriguez, also joined the gathering. He urged the government to grant visas for Ukrainians affected by the armed conflict.

“I ask the government and Costa Ricans to take a firm position. We are not going to get into war, we do not have an army, but we must help Ukraine and we can do it. We must grant a significant number of humanitarian visas and open our territory to Ukrainians and refugees who are being expelled from their country,” said Rodriguez.

“We must support these brave and courageous people who are fighting in Eastern Europe. They are defending peace, democracy, their independence and the ability to live freely, not dominated by anyone. It is in our national interest and the Government must act accordingly. To do nothing is to be blind to the national interest,” he added.

In addition to the support of former President Rodriguez, the event was attended by the former Chancellor of the Republic, Manuel Tovar, the former Commissioner of the Citizens, Jose Manuel Echandi, and the Congressman of Nueva Republica, Jonathan Prendas.

Ukrainians have pointed out and thanked the solidarity of Costa Ricans. The country has always had its doors open for refugees from international conflicts and this time should not be an exception.

Trending Now

Selva Coral Introduces Costa Rica’s Most Flexible Real Estate Investment Model

Immediate delivery with only 10% down and income generation during peak season South Jacó, Costa Rica – October 2025. While most real estate projects in...

Second Phase of FIFA 2026 World Cup Tickets Launches

Fans across the globe now have another shot at securing seats for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the organization opens the second phase...

Costa Rica Residency Backlog Hits 38,000 in October

Immigrants in Costa Rica continue to deal with long waits for their residence cards, known as DIMEX, as the immigration system struggles with backlogs....

Costa Rica Welcomes Ed Sheeran Back for Loop Tour Show

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will wrap up the Latin American leg of his Loop Tour with a performance in Costa Rica on May 30,...

Guatemala’s Prison Escape and Central America Security Risks

Guatemala faces ongoing challenges with gang activity, and recent events highlight how these groups test the system's limits. On October 12, officials announced that...

Docuseries Last Lands Spotlights Panama’s Prison Island Now a National Park

ABC News Live has launched the second season of its docuseries "Last Lands," with an episode that spotlights Coiba Island in Panama. The island,...
spot_img
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Rocking Chait
Costa Rica Travel

Latest News from Costa Rica