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Nicaragua's Government Critics Face Deadly Crackdown in Custody

9/1/2025

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Attorney Carlos Cardenas, a critic of Nicaragua's government, died in state custody two weeks post-arrest.
His death follows that of fellow critic Mauricio Alonso, indicating a government crackdown.
Since 2019, five government critics have reportedly died while in custody.

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Attorney Carlos Cardenas, a critic of Nicaragua's government, died in state custody two weeks post-arrest.
His death follows that of fellow critic Mauricio Alonso, indicating a government crackdown.
Since 2019, five government critics have reportedly died while in custody.