Brooklyn Rivera, a significant figure in the fight for Indigenous rights in Nicaragua, has died after nearly three years of imprisonment. The Nicaraguan government attributed his death to a bacterial infection following complications from COVID-19. Rivera, who led the Miskito people, had a long history of opposition against the Sandinista government, including founding the Yatama organization, which advocated for Indigenous autonomy. His death has sparked outrage among human rights activists, who criticized the government's handling of his imprisonment and called for accountability for those responsible. The U.S. government had recently demanded his release, raising concerns about his health after the government released photos of him in critical condition. Activists emphasize that Rivera's death reflects the broader pattern of repression against Indigenous communities in Nicaragua, with the U.N. documenting numerous cases of arbitrary detention and violence since 2018. His legacy as a champion for Indigenous rights is expected to resonate as the international community grapples with the implications of his death.