Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Government Bans Jesuit Order, Renames Confiscated University

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Government Bans Jesuit Order, Renames Confiscated University

Nicaragua's suppression and crackdowns on the Roman Catholic Church continue as the Daniel Ortega government has now banned the Jesuit Order
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Continues Oppressing Catholic Church

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Campaign Vs.Catholic Church Continues, Goes After Jesuits and Jesuit-Run University

By Rick Martin
The repression of the Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua continues as the government under President Daniel Ortega confiscated a prestigious university from the Jesuit order.
Nicaragua Government Orders Red Cross to Close Operations as Daniel Ortega's Crackdowns Continue

Nicaragua Orders Red Cross to Cease Operations as Daniel Ortega's Crackdown on Dissent Continues

By Rick Martin
In a continued crackdown on dissent, Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega takes a new turn by targeting the Red Cross.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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.
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