Costa Rica backlog of 177,971 asylum cases; civil society blocked from aiding deportees

A report by Refugees International and the Global Strategic Litigation Council documents a backlog of 177,971 asylum requests in Costa Rica and alleges that civil society organizations face obstacles in providing assistance to deportees from the United States. The situation highlights systemic deficiencies in the asylum process and raises concerns about the treatment of expelled individuals. The report's findings are based on investigation, but the full extent of the blockade and its impact remains to be verified.