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flag U.S. and Costa Rica agree to up to 25 weekly deportations, with aid and human rights safeguards, under Trump’s immigration plan.

flag The U.S. and Costa Rica signed a March 23, 2026, agreement allowing up to 25 weekly deportations of migrants from third countries, part of President Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy. flag The deal, voluntary and subject to Costa Rica’s approval, includes financial support and humanitarian aid via the International Organization for Migration. flag Costa Rica retains discretion over individual acceptances and emphasizes human rights safeguards. flag Similar pacts exist with El Salvador and Panama. flag The agreement faces international scrutiny over human rights concerns, and U.S. Special Envoy Kristi Noem, who signed the deal, was succeeded as DHS chief by Senator Markwayne Mullin on the same day.

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