Indigenous Leader Brooklyn Rivera Dies After 3 Years Behind Bars in Nicaragua

An indigenous rights advocate from Nicaragua has passed away after spending three years behind bars, according to reports from a Central American news organization.

Brooklyn Rivera, who served as a leader for indigenous communities, died while in custody, as reported by 100% Noticias, a media outlet that covers developments in Nicaragua.

Rivera had been imprisoned for three years prior to his death. The circumstances surrounding both his incarceration and passing were reported from Buenos Aires on May 31.