Organization of American States
Coverage of Organization of American States in the Nexus archive.
- Falkland Islanders urge Canada to back their self-determination at the OAS assembly
The Falkland Islands Government has urged Canada to support the Islanders' right to self-determination at the Organization of American States (OAS) assembly in Panama. Two members of the archipelago's Legislative Assembly recently visited Ottawa to seek backing from officials and lawmakers.
- 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.