Costa Rica plans to accept US-sent migrants from other countries

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SAN JOSE, March 23 (Reuters) - The ​U.S. and Costa Rica ‌have signed an initial agreement for Costa Rica ​to accept migrants deported ​by the U.S. from ⁠other countries, Costa ​Rica’s presidency said on Monday.

Costa ​Rica can make a final decision on whether to ​accept the migrants, ​the presidency said in a statement, ‌with ⁠as many as 25 people expected to be transferred to the ​country ​per ⁠week.

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The U.S. “will put forth the necessary ​financial support,” the ​presidency ⁠said, while the U.N.-tied International Organization for Migration ⁠will ​offer food ​and housing.

Reporting by Alvaro Murillo; Editing ​by Daina Beth Solomon

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