Sheynnis Palacios became the first Nicaraguan to win the title of Miss Universe. That moment of joy for millions of Nicaraguans – including those living in South Florida – was overshadowed when Nicaraguan Beauty Pageant Director, Karen Celebertti was not allowed to return to Nicaragua. Her husband and son did, but they were arrested and accused of terrorism.
“The government does not want any human rights organizations that document the abuses that are committed in this country,” pointed out the CPDH Executive Secretary