Death of Miskito leader Brooklyn Rivera, 73, in Nicaraguan custody sparks dispute
Brooklyn Rivera, a towering figure in Nicaragua’s indigenous Miskito community and a prominent political leader for decades, has died at the age of 73 while in government custody. His passing, which occurred after his arrest in 2023, has ignited a fierce dispute over the circumstances surrounding his death, with his family and various human rights groups demanding transparency and accountability from authorities.
Rivera’s demise marks a significant loss for the Miskito people and further intensifies scrutiny on the treatment of political prisoners in the Central American nation. The veteran