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Freed political prisoner discusses Nicaragua's slide toward authoritarianism

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Earlier this month, Nicaragua exiled hundreds of its citizens, many of whom were political prisoners, to the United States. Their release marks a turning point for a government that has become increasingly authoritarian. Felix Maradiaga, a former Nicaraguan presidential candidate, was one of those exiled. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss his experience inside Nicaragua's most notorious prison.

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U.S. & Canada
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felix maradiaga, human rights nicaragua, nicaragua political exile
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