Félix Maradiaga is a political activist dedicated to strengthening peace, democracy, and the rule of law in Nicaragua. An outspoken critic of the Ortega-Murillo regime, Maradiaga was arrested in 2021 after deciding to run for president. He was held in the infamous Chipote prison for nearly two years. In February, he and 221 other prisoners of conscience were released and sent to the United States. He currently serves as the president of the World Liberty Congress.