Factbox-Who was freed in Nicaragua's surprise political prisoners release?


  • World
  • Friday, 10 Feb 2023

Former Nicaraguan presidential hopeful Felix Maradiaga, one of the more than 200 freed political prisoners from Nicaragua, is embraced by a supporter after arriving in the United States at Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia near Washington, U.S., February 9, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

(Reuters) - Presidential contenders, Catholic clergy and a leading student activist were among the more than 200 people released from Nicaraguan prison cells or house arrest late Wednesday and then flown to the United States on Thursday.

Here are some of the prominent Nicaraguans freed:

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