According to an article in the Costa Rican news source, La Nación, Nicaragua turned back 1000 Cuban immigrants from their border at Peñas Blancas. They employed the force of 180 soldiers and launched tear gas bombs at the crowd, which included infants and children. The government of Daniel Ortega furthermore closed the border and prohibited the passage of any cargo or tourism vehicle. Nicaragua has accused Costa Rica of creating a humanitarian crisis by its authorization of over 1500 special transit visas to the migrants.
Around 6 pm the Costa Rican chancelor, Manuel Gonzalez, criticized Nicaragua's treatment of the migrants, emphasizing excessive use of accusation and military force to deal with a migration issue.
It appears the Cubans have returned to being Costa Rica's problem. It's yet to be seen what transpires. My heart really goes out to these unfortunate people.
Around 6 pm the Costa Rican chancelor, Manuel Gonzalez, criticized Nicaragua's treatment of the migrants, emphasizing excessive use of accusation and military force to deal with a migration issue.
It appears the Cubans have returned to being Costa Rica's problem. It's yet to be seen what transpires. My heart really goes out to these unfortunate people.
