Coverage dated September 26, 2023

Costa Rica president orders state of emergency amid surge of migrants heading to the US

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By Caitlin Hu, Marlon Sorto and Shirin Zia Faqiri, CNN (CNN) — Costa Rica’s president has ordered a state of emergency, citing a surge of migrants crossing through the country toward the United States. “The people that arrive are passing across Costa Rica trying to get to the United States, basicall…

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Deutsche Welle
Costa Rica plans state of emergency amid 'migration crisis' – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Sep 26, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The president has ordered officials to "take a firm stance." Germany's human rights commissioner has raised concern over the rights situation in the region that forces many to flee.
Local News 8
Costa Rica president orders state of emergency amid surge of migrants heading to the US (opens Local News 8)
Published Sep 26, 2023
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By Caitlin Hu, Marlon Sorto and Shirin Zia Faqiri, CNN (CNN) — Costa Rica’s president has ordered a state of emergency, citing a surge of migrants crossing through the country toward the United States. “The people that arrive are passing across Costa Rica trying to get to the United States, basicall…
Independent Journal Review
Costa Rica Issues State of Emergency Amid Increase of Migrants Heading to US (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Sep 26, 2023
Independent Journal Review's feed description
"I have instructed the security ministry to take a firm stance with anyone who takes Costa Rica's kindness for weakness."

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