222 Nicaraguan political prisoners released after negotiations with United States
60 Minutes reported on the story of the arrest and wrongful detention of two of Nicaraguan political prisoners in 2021.
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60 Minutes reported on the story of the arrest and wrongful detention of two of Nicaraguan political prisoners in 2021.
The inmates, considered by many as political prisoners of the government of President Daniel Ortega, arrived in Washington on Thursday.
Some 222 inmates considered by many to be political prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega flew to Washington on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Former Nicaraguan envoy Arturo McFields said the 222 "political prisoners" were put on a plane to Washington. Neither the US nor Nicaragua have confirmed the release.
A senior Biden administration official says 222 inmates considered by many as political prisoners of the government of President Daniel Ortega are on their way to Washington.