WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves on the White House on Tuesday, following an settlement between the 2 nations on doable authorized pathways for migrants.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated in a press release Wednesday the 2 leaders will focus on how the nations can “build out inclusive and sustainable economies … advance democratic values in the region, promote safe and orderly migration … and address regional security challenges.”

In current years, Costa Rica, with a inhabitants of 5 million, has turn into one of many world’s main spots for asylum requests.

In June, Costa Rica and the U.S. agreed to open potential authorized pathways to the United States for among the Nicaraguan and Venezuelan migrants who're among the many 240,000 asylum seekers within the Central American nation.

The settlement was geared toward decreasing the stress on Costa Rica’s overwhelmed asylum system and heading off asylum seekers who may quit on the sluggish course of in Costa Rica, and as a substitute set off for the U.S.-Mexico border.

Chaves stated in December the insurance policies had been being abused by folks trying solely to come back work after which depart, and the insurance policies can be tightened. As an alternate, officers supplied a two-year work allow for Nicaraguans, Venezuelans and Cubans in alternate for dropping their longer-term asylum instances.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is grappling with rising numbers of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border and clamped down on unlawful crossing whereas providing expanded pathways.

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