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In Costa Rica and elsewhere, U.S. ‘Safe Mobility’ program for migrants is unknown, underused

Costa Rica, along with Guatemala, Colombia and Ecuador, has a “Safe Mobility” office where migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. are encouraged to apply and be evaluated for refugee status, instead of traveling to the border and facing potential rejection. But the system is underused and almost unknown. PASO CANOAS, Costa Rica – Migrant advocates […]

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