Reed Brody

Nicaragua's government has removed thousands of lawyers' licenses without explanation, described by a U.N. expert as a purge targeting dissent. This follows years of suppressing dissent through imprisonment, citizenship revocations, and closing organizations, including religious and civic groups.

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, 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.