Miskito people
Coverage of Miskito people in the Nexus archive.
- Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention
Brooklyn Rivera, an Indigenous leader from Nicaragua who was imprisoned in September 2023, died from a bacterial infection after his health declined following a case of COVID-19. His death drew global criticism, with human rights groups and the U.S. condemning the Nicaraguan government's handling of his detention and subsequent statements.
- Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention
Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, imprisoned in Nicaragua in September 2023, died from a bacterial infection following a decline in health after contracting COVID-19. His death sparked international condemnation, with human rights groups and officials demanding accountability and an independent investigation.
- Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention
Brooklyn Rivera, an Indigenous leader from Nicaragua, died after nearly three years of detention. The Nicaraguan government claimed he died from a bacterial infection following health decline due to COVID-19, while human rights groups and the U.S. government condemned his death and the government's response. Rivera had fought for Indigenous rights and was arrested in September 2023 on terrorism charges.