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Arizona Law Sparks Debate Among Costa Ricans
An estimated 19,600 Costa Ricans live in the United States, however that figure excludes undocumented immigrants or those who have not reported to their local consulate. A recent article in La Nacion quotes one immigrant from Costa Rica who says she lives in constant fear, and dual citizen Randall Brenes calls the Arizona Law, “a [...]
September 06, 2010 | expatcostarica | Comments 0
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Immigration Law
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction that blocks sections of a controversial measure against illegal immigrants in the state of Arizona. The law which enjoys widespread popular support in the state would require law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of persons arrested. Many Latin American countries, Costa Rica included have officially [...]
July 29, 2010 | expatcostarica | Comments 0
