Costa Rica Tightens Migration Checks on Ngäbe-Buglé Coffee Pickers

Costa Rican authorities are enforcing migration and health inspections on Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous workers entering Sabalito for the 2026-2027 coffee harvest. The measures affect thousands of seasonal migrants, raising concerns about labor rights and access. This is a routine enforcement action but highlights ongoing vulnerabilities of indigenous migrant workers.