PolicyMonday, June 1, 2026Mongabay
Brooklyn Rivera, defender of Nicaragua’s Indigenous lands, dies in detention
Brooklyn Rivera, a prominent advocate for the rights of Indigenous peoples in Nicaragua, has died in detention, raising alarm over the treatment of Indigenous land defenders in the country. His death highlights ongoing tensions regarding land use and governance in La Moskitia, an area rich in natural resources but often exploited without regard for the rights of its Indigenous inhabitants. This event calls for urgent international attention and action to protect Indigenous rights and environmental equity in Nicaragua.
