Carlos Cárdenas Zepeda
Costa RicapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Carlos Cárdenas Zepeda was a Nicaraguan lawyer and opposition figure known for his active participation in the national dialogue aimed at resolving the political crisis in Nicaragua that began in 2018. He was reportedly detained by the Sandinista police and had previously faced multiple arrests due to his political activities. His death while in custody, which occurred after being missing for 15 days, has raised serious concerns about human rights violations under the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
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Carlos Cárdenas Zepeda was a jurist who died in August 2025, included in the list of deceased political prisoners.
Muerte de Brooklyn Rivera: Nicaragua suma siete presos políticos fallecidos y seis desaparecidosLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-06-01
Costa Rica· 2026-06-01
Carlos Cárdenas Zepeda was an opposition lawyer who was reported to have died in custody in Nicaragua.
Denuncian la muerte de otro opositor bajo custodia en Nicaragua, el segundo en una semanaLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2025-08-31
Panama· 2025-08-31