Head of Nicaragua's Episcopal Conference expelled
The bishop was expelled by the Nicaraguan government and has been banished to Guatemala.
Nicaraguan political prisoners released
The Nicaragun government released 135 political prisoners, giving in to the pressure from the USA.
Nicaraguan government expels two more priests
The priests were expelled shortly after their arrest and were sent to Rome.
Nicaragua detains over a dozen priests
As part of a "renewed crackdown" the Nicaraguan government arrested Catholic priests from the diocese led by exiled Father Alvarez
Nicaragua's Ortega regime shuts down Radio Maria
Nicaragua closes Catholic radio station formerly run by prominent critic
Eleven pastors sentenced to prison
In Nicaragua, eleven pastors were sentenced to prison as part of the government's crackdown on churches.
Nicaragua penalizes eleven pastors on 'sham charges' of money laundering
The Nicaraguan judiciary has convicted eleven Nicaraguan pastors linked to the U.S.-based Mountain Gateway ministry
Crackdown on organizations continues in Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan government banned another group of organizations, associations, and foundations.
Nicaragua cancels the legal status of Christian NGOs
Overall, the legal status of sixteen NGOs was canceled, among them ten Christian organizations.
Bishop Álvarez released from Nicaragua and has taken refuge with the Holy See
He was detained since 2022 but was released together with 18 other representatives of the Catholic Church.