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New US Visa Rules for Nicaraguan Officials After Prisoner Death

June 9, 2026

The US recently expanded entry bans for over 100 Nicaraguan government workers and their relatives. This move follows the May death of Brooklyn Rivera, a 73-year-old former politician held in state custody since 2023. Nicaragua's health officials claim Rivera died from COVID-related complications, b

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135 Nicaraguans Freed: A Victory or a Political Pawn?

September 6, 2024

The US government celebrated the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, now in Guatemala seeking refuge in other countries. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called it a humanitarian victory, emphasizing that no one should be jailed for peacefully expressing themselves. But is this t