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Nicaragua: Ortega’s Vengeance against Priests and Nuns

Nuns and priests have received death threats, smear campaigns, and physical and verbal aggression, states the latest report on the persecution

The Ortega dictatorship’s strategy isn’t anything new. It has a precedent in Fidel Castro’s closing down private universities in Cuba.

A sign warns of “broken fridge”, although it matters little because there is not a gram of meat left in the shop.

The frenzy to stock up on food, candles and other necessities before things get worse starting October 1st was palpable.

From Moscow, they especially highlight the case of Cuba, for having been “blockaded for more than 60 years”

For Nicaraguans, September 8, 2023 marked five years of suffering the violation of their civil, political, and religious freedoms

The many closed doors bear witness to a collapse that has pushed millions of Venezuelans abroad, as do the small number of lights at night.

The migrants who arrive in Nicaragua already have their route set up, often with people to transport them and help them cross into Honduras.

Lots of Cubans in Tapachula, like Leo, are living in overcrowded conditions. Some for days others for months.

The case for which the raids are carried out has not been detailed by the authorities who allege it is under “judicial reserve.”