Oscar Arias, former Costa Rican President (1986-1990, 2006-2010) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has expressed shock over the US revoking his visa, describing the move as a sign of autocracy under Donald Trump. The move comes as Costa Rica's current government aligns itself with Trump's strict immigration policies.
Arias, celebrated for his efforts to end civil wars in Central America, accused the US of silencing dissent and compared Trump's leadership style to that of a "Roman emperor."
Arias, celebrated for his efforts to end civil wars in Central America, accused the US of silencing dissent and compared Trump's leadership style to that of a "Roman emperor."
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00:00I don't know what the reasons are for the Department of State, and I presume it is the
00:29Department of State that has taken that decision.
00:46Today I think it has become fashionable to remove visas, but the truth is, in honor of the truth,
00:56it is a punishment that has been used frequently.
01:00I don't know what the reasons are, possibly they are different reasons.
01:26Costa Rica is a country that guarantees human rights, and the United States asked for collaboration
01:37so that through mutual support between states, we could provide that management of taking
01:43them to their countries of origin.
01:52It will be because of that, it is very important that you tell the same that you have told us.