The historic Miskitu leader and prominent advocate for Indigenous rights, Brooklyn Rivera Bryan, died while in the custody of the Nicaraguan government after spending more than two years in arbitrary detention.
With profound sorrow, Indigenous Debates mourns the passing of Taupla Brooklyn Rivera, a historic leader of the Miskitu People and a tireless defender of Indigenous rights in Nicaragua and across the world.
Throughout his life, he confronted adversity with courage and determination, earning the respect and admiration of his people and of Indigenous Peoples far beyond Nicaragua.
His legacy as an unwavering defender of the rights of Indigenous Peoples will continue to inspire all those who strive for justice, human rights and equality.
Taupla Brooklyn Rivera departed this life as he had lived it: steadfast in his commitment to his people and faithful to his convictions.
As the struggle for the rights of Indigenous Peoples continues, his memory endures as a beacon and a reminder of the importance of justice, solidarity and the fight for self-determination.
Indigenous Debates condemns the actions of the Nicaraguan government and will continue to denounce its long-standing practice of criminalising and persecuting the country’s Indigenous Peoples.
