Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.

Police officers secure the perimeter of a crime scene where exiled former Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam was killed at his home, in San Jose, Costa Rica June 19, 2025.

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ByREUTERS

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 08:31

Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.

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Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.

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