Angie Cruickshank
Angie Cruickshank is the Costa Rican Ombudsman, known for her advocacy on human rights and the protection of vulnerable populations, including migrants. Recently, she confirmed that Costa Rica cannot deport migrants to countries where they may face danger, citing international human rights agreements that prohibit such actions. Her role involves assessing the situation of migrants recently deported by the United States and ensuring their rights and safety while they are in Costa Rica.
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Angie Cruickshank is the head of the Defensoría de los Habitantes, whose term will end in March 2027.
Laura Fernández gana con el 48,5% de los votos y gobernará con mayoría legislativa
Costa Rica· 2026-02-02
Angie Cruickshank is the defender of the inhabitants who presented a legal challenge against Rodrigo Chaves and Mario Zamora.
Campaña de Rodrigo Chaves ‘Cayó la mordaza’ fue distorsión informativa y un irrespeto al proceso electoral y la democracia, sentencia el TSECosta Rica· 2025-12-23
Angie Cruickshank is the defender of the inhabitants who presented an electoral amparo against the president and the minister of public security.
TSE ordena al Gobierno retirar campaña ‘Cayó la Mordaza’, tras amparo de la DefensoríaCosta Rica· 2025-10-09
Angie Cruickshank is a public defender previously investigated by Horacio Alvarado.
PUSC y Nueva República intentaron postergar nombramiento de comisión sobre inmunidad de Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-07-30
Angie Cruickshank is the Ombudsman who raised concerns about the Ministry of Environment and Energy's studies and actions.
Tres instituciones temen que el Minae reduzca Gandoca-ManzanilloCosta Rica· 2025-07-11
Angie Cruickshank is the defender of the inhabitants and is investigating the government's intention to build a megaprison.
Defensoría investigará intención del gobierno de construir ‘megacárcel’ estilo BukeleCosta Rica· 2025-05-11
Angie Cruickshank confirmed that an investigation will be opened to determine if the government's proposal meets international standards.
De carpas urgentes a megacárcel inédita: el repentino giro carcelario del gobiernoCosta Rica· 2025-05-10
Angie Cruickshank is the defender of the Inhabitants who warned about the risks of returning migrants to conflict countries.
Gobierno de Chaves repatrió a menos del 50% de los migrantes deportados por TrumpCosta Rica· 2025-04-27
Angie Cruickshank is the defender leading the Defensoría de los Habitantes, which raised concerns about the treatment of deported migrants.
Defensoría advierte sobre trabas en proceso especial para migrantes deportados por TrumpCosta Rica· 2025-04-24Angie Cruickshank highlighted the violation of rights due to the omission of consultations by the CNNA.
Defensoría fustiga a presidenta del PANI por no consultar a niños indígenas para la Política Nacional de Niñez y AdolescenciaCosta Rica· 2025-03-27
Angie Cruickshank reported that the government was detaining nearly 200 deportees without passports.
Canciller niega violación de derechos humanos a deportados por Trump a Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-20
Angie Cruickshank presented a report indicating that Costa Rica's agreements with the U.S. violate international obligations.
Mario Zamora niega violaciones a derechos humanos de migrantes deportados por TrumpCosta Rica· 2025-03-14
Angie Cruickshank, a defender of inhabitants, warned that Costa Rica cannot disregard its commitment to respect migrants due to political interests.
Angie Cruickshank: gobierno de Chaves viola sistemáticamente los derechos de los deportados por TrumpCosta Rica· 2025-03-13
Angie Cruickshank expressed doubts about the legal framework for the deported migrants.
Pese a afirmaciones oficiales, migrantes deportados por Trump estarían en limbo legalCosta Rica· 2025-03-02
Angie Cruickshank is the defender of the inhabitants who questioned the legality of the migrants' situation.
Encerrados en la incertidumbre: el destino incierto de los migrantes deportados por Donald Trump; forzados a llamar ‘hogar’ a Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-02
Angie Cruickshank was present to oversee the arrival of the migrants and the care provided.
Costa Rica recibe segundo vuelo y completa cuota de 200 migrantes deportados desde Estados UnidosCosta Rica· 2025-02-26Angie Cruickshank confirmed that Costa Rica cannot return migrants to conflict countries where they may be in danger.
Costa Rica no puede enviar migrantes a países donde correrían riesgo, confirma DefensoríaCosta Rica· 2025-02-25