Costa Rican official says country willing to accept Abrego Garcia, contradicting Trump administration officials

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A top Costa Rican official said the country is still willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, contradicting statements made by U.S. government officials in court earlier this week.

"Costa Rica's offer to receive Mr. Abrego Garcia for humanitarian reasons remains in place," Mario Zamora, Costa Rica's minister of security, told ABC News in a statement. "My letter dated August 25, 2025, is the official position of the government."

In the letter, which ABC News obtained in August, Zamora said the country is willing to provide Abrego Garcia with refugee status or residency.

Zamora's statement comes one day after John Cantu, a top Immigration and Customs Enforcement Official, testified in U.S. District Court in Maryland that removal to Costa Rica, Abrego Garcia's preferred destination, is "not an option at the moment."

https://abcnews.go.com/International/costa-rican-official-country-accept-abrego-garcia-contradicting/story?id=127775855

[NH Ethylene]

1. That poor man.

I hope he and his family can relocate to Costa Rica. It will be great for him to be welcomed after all he's been through.

[bluestarone]

2. I worry that Garcia will end up dead some place

These monsters do NOT need reasons, they just KILL for fun.

[Deuxcents]

3. I think Costa Rico would be the safest place for him and his family..he's not safe here

[In It to Win It]

4. if the Trump admin were willing to send him there instead of Africa.

[struggle4progress]

5. Would I lie to you?