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Indigenous Leader Dies in Nicaraguan Custody

Updated 2026-05-31 22:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Nicaragua has confirmed the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, who spent nearly three years in detention. Advocates had long feared for his welfare.

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Al Jazeera

Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera

Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.

2026-05-31 21:38 UTC