Nicaragua detentions rise to 68, 31 in forced disappearance, NGO reports

The NGO Memory and Justice for Nicaragua reports at least 68 government opponents and critics remain imprisoned, with 31 in forced disappearance, as of late September 2026. The figure marks an increase from prior counts, indicating continued repression under the Ortega-Murillo regime. The claim relies on NGO reporting from exile, with limited independent verification.