The current migratory reality in the Mesoamerican region is characterized by its magnitude and its notable contribution to the development of the countries in the area, as well as by the prevalence of labour migration within the migratory flows originating in the region. Costa Rica is one of the main receiving countries of migrants in Central America and, in this sense, the present publication analyzes the meaning, impact and opportunities that represent the migratory flows of labor for this country.

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