Nicaraguan government
Coverage of Nicaraguan government in the Nexus archive.
- UN calls on Nicaragua to investigate Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera’s death in custody
The UN Human Rights Office urged Nicaragua to investigate the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera in custody, who was imprisoned in 2023 amid a government crackdown. The Nicaraguan government attributed his death to a bacterial infection following COVID-19, but the UN criticized his arbitrary detention and lack of transparency.
- 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.