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Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Feud With the Roman Catholic Church Continues as Government Limits Holy Week Celebrations

Nicaragua Limits Holy Week Celebrations as President Daniel Ortega's Feud With Catholic Church Continues

Apr 08, 2023 04:11 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Amid the ongoing feud between Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and the Roman Catholic Church, the government limits Holy Week celebrations.

Nicaragua Shutters Catholic Universities and Aid Agency as Daniel Ortega Continues to Crackdown on the Church

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega's Regime Continues Attacks on Church, Closes Catholic Universities and Aid Agency

Mar 10, 2023 12:53 AM EST By Rick Martin

The dictatorial regime of Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has closed down two Catholic universities and Caritas Nicaragua, a Catholic Church's aid organization.

Nicaragua Government Commits 'Crimes Against Humanity' Similar to Nazi Regime, U.N. Report Says

Mar 03, 2023 12:44 AM EST By Mary Webber

Nicaragua's government had been found to have committed human rights abuses, including torture and murder, similar to the Nazi regime, according to a United Nations report.

Chile, Argentina Offer Citizenship to Nicaraguans Exiled by Daniel Ortega's Government

Feb 24, 2023 12:53 AM EST By Mary Webber

Chile and Argentina are offering Nicaraguan exiles citizenship in their countries after Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega recently stripped his critics and opposition figures of their citizenship.

Pope Francis Worried About Bishop Rolando Alvarez's Sentencing as Nicaragua Strips Political Opponents of Citizenship

Pope Francis Reacts to Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Alvarez's 26-year Sentence

Feb 14, 2023 10:11 PM EST By Rick Martin

The political repression in Nicaragua intensified after the government under dictator Daniel Ortega exiled 222 political prisoners to the United States and sentenced dissident Bishop Rolando Alvarez to 26 years in prison, Now, Pope Francis has expressed his thoughts on the case.

Nicaragua Bishop Who Refused Exile Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship

Nicaragua Sentenced Catholic Bishop to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship After He Refused Exile to the U.S.

Feb 10, 2023 11:04 PM EST By Rick Martin

Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, is making a heroic stand to stay in Nicaragua after the government deported more than 200 political prisoners to the United States.

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Regime Slams 5 Priests With 10-year Prison Sentences; Catholic Faith Strengthens Amid Persecution

Feb 07, 2023 09:26 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Daniel Ortega regime has been repressing all sorts of opposition in Nicaragua, from political opponents to the media and most especially, the Roman Catholic Church. Now, a Nicaraguan court has sentenced five priests to spend 10 years in prison.

Nicaragua Municipal Elections: Daniel Ortega Arrests Opposition Members Running for Local Office

Nov 07, 2022 08:43 PM EST By Rick Martin

Dictator Daniel Ortega is seeking to further increase his power in Nicaragua with the country's municipal elections. It was described as an "electoral campaign without rallies, demonstrations or even real opposition" as Nicaraguans voted on Sunday.

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega Says U.S. Sanctions Will Only Drive More Migrants to U.S. Border

Oct 29, 2022 12:15 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega on Thursday said the new U.S. sanctions imposed on his government could only drive more migrants to the U.S. border.

Nicaragua: Biden Administration Targets Country's Gold in New Move vs. Daniel Ortega Regime

Oct 24, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the Daniel Ortega regime continues its oppression of dissidents, the Biden administration has increased the pressure on Nicaragua, especially on its gold mining industry.

Nicaragua: Relatives Fear for Lives of Jailed Opposition Figures as Daniel Ortega Continues Atrocities

Oct 18, 2022 10:13 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Relatives of political prisoners in Nicaragua voiced their concerns about the treatment of their loved ones inside one of the harshest prisons on Earth.

Nicaragua Political Repression Continues as Daniel Ortega Targets Opponents' Family Members

Oct 06, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Nicaraguan government under President Daniel Ortega continues its repression of dissidents, the media, the Church, and the opposition as it has started to also go after exiled opponents' relatives.

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Launches New Attack Against Catholic Church, Calling It 'Perfect Dictatorship'

Sep 29, 2022 10:46 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has issued another statement against the Catholic Church, describing the religious institution as a "perfect dictatorship" for not allowing members of the church to elect the pope.

CNN en Español Taken Off Air in Nicaragua as Government Intensifies Crackdowns

Sep 22, 2022 11:08 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Nicaragua has been cracking down on the Catholic Church, the opposition, and local independent media. Now, however, they have taken aim at media giant CNN as they took CNN en Español off the air on Wednesday.

Pope Francis Wants to Have Talks With Nicaragua About Their Catholic Crackdown

Sep 15, 2022 11:16 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's government cracked down on dissenters, including members of the Catholic Church's clergy. Pope Francis declared he wants to have a dialogue with the Nicaraguan government.