Berta Valle is a Nicaraguan journalist and human rights activist who successfully campaigned for the release of over 200 political prisoners—including her husband, former presidential candidate Félix Maradiaga—from the Ortega regime in 2023. She has become a leading voice against authoritarianism in Nicaragua, bringing global attention to human rights violations through her journalism and advocacy. Now working from exile, Valle continues to champion the restoration of democracy and the release of remaining political prisoners, while also highlighting the critical role of financial freedom in resisting authoritarian control.