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REACTION: Nicaragua’s Prisoner Release

By AQ Editors

In a surprise move, Nicaragua released over 200 people, sending them to the U.S.

On February 9, the Nicaraguan government released 222 people widely considered political prisoners and deported them to the U.S. Before the release, the Nicaraguan opposition had released a tally saying 245 political prisoners were incarcerated in the country. AQ asked observers to share their reaction to the events. We will update this page as developments arise. Cindy Regidor, journalist at Confidencial Nicaragua This long-overdue step frees civic leaders, presidential hopefuls, human rights activists, youth activists, business leaders, religious leaders and journalists. It marks...

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