Costa Rican official says country willing to accept Abrego Garcia, contradicting Trump administration officials

A top Costa Rican official said the country is still willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, contradicting statements made by U.S. government officials in court earlier this week.

"Costa Rica's offer to receive Mr. Abrego Garcia for humanitarian reasons remains in place," Mario Zamora, Costa Rica's minister of security, told ABC News in a statement. "My letter dated August 25, 2025, is the official position of the government."

In the letter, which ABC News obtained in August, Zamora said the country is willing to provide Abrego Garcia with refugee status or residency.