Imprisoned Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua
Renowned Indigenous leader Brooklyn River, who spent years fighting for the rights of his community and was imprisoned by the government in September 2023, has died.
The Nicaraguan government issued a statement Sunday alleging that Rivera died from a bacterial infection after his health had declined following a case of COVID-19, which led to his physical and neurological deterioration..
Human rights activists and groups worldwide denounced his death and a statement that the government released Saturday in which they referred to Rivera as “Brother” and said they were praying for him.
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