The Catholic Church in Nicaragua: Beacons of Resistance in the Face of Ortega’s Repression
Daniel Ortega and wife Rosario Murillo (Credut: Kremlin.ru)
In an act that reflects the rise of religious repression in Nicaragua, the authoritarian regime of Daniel Ortega has recently expelled seven Catholic priests to the Vatican. This measure has been condemned by the international community and highlights the courage of the Catholic Church in its fight for justice and human rights in an increasingly hostile environment.
Since the mass protests of 2018, the Catholic Church has become a constant target for the Ortega regime. The government’s response to the peaceful demonstrations, which initially opposed reforms to the social security system, quickly transformed into a brutal repression of any form of dissent. The Church, in its role as mediator and refuge during crises,
