(Reuters) - The Organization of American States (OAS) and opposition activists on Tuesday increased calls for Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to release all of the people they regard as political prisoners, following the death of a U.S. citizen in prison last week.
The Civic Alliance, which encompasses various opposition groups, announced a national strike starting on Thursday to put more pressure on the government. The opposition says more than 500 political prisoners remain in custody, while the government puts the figure at 132 people.
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