Additional Name(s): Gerardo José Rodríguez
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: December/30/2023
Date of Release: January/14/2024
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Expression Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role Religious Freedom Advocacy
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Gerardo Rodríguez
Extra Bio Info:
Gerardo Rodríguez was detained for his religious leadership role.
On or around December 30, 2023, police arrested Rodríguez, parish priest of Purísima Concepción church in Reparto Belmonte, Managua, under unclear circumstances. His arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
On January 14, 2024, Rodríguez was released from prison and exiled to the Vatican.
Rodríguez reportedly suffers from diabetes.
Related Cases: Silvio Fonseca, Héctor Treminio, Carlos Avilés, Fernando Calero, Marcos Díaz Prado, Mykel Monterrey, Raúl Zamora, Miguel Mántica, Jader Hernández, Ervin López
Sources:
- "Bishop Álvarez freed in Nicaragua, exiled to Vatican" The Pillar
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"Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime puts priests in the crosshairs at Christmas" El Pais
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"Dictadura ejecuta gran redada “Navidad negra” contra sacerdotes" Confidencial
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"Dictadura sandinista secuestra a Monseñores Miguel Mántica, Silvio Fonseca y tres sacerdotes más" 100% Noticias
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: December/29/2023
Date of Release: January/14/2024
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Expression Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role Religious Freedom Advocacy
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Raúl Zamora
Extra Bio Info:
Raúl Zamora was detained for his religious leadership role.
On or around December 29, 2023, police arrested Zamora, parish priest of Jesús de la Divina Misericordia parish of the Archdiocese of Managua, under unclear circumstances. His arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
On January 14, 2024, Zamora was released from prison and exiled to the Vatican.
Related Cases: Silvio Fonseca, Héctor Treminio, Carlos Avilés, Fernando Calero, Marcos Díaz Prado, Mykel Monterrey, Gerardo Rodríguez, Miguel Mántica, Jader Hernández, Ervin López
Sources:
- "Bishop Álvarez freed in Nicaragua, exiled to Vatican" The Pillar
-
"Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime puts priests in the crosshairs at Christmas" El Pais
-
"Dictadura ejecuta gran redada “Navidad negra” contra sacerdotes" Confidencial
-
"Dictadura sandinista secuestra a Monseñores Miguel Mántica, Silvio Fonseca y tres sacerdotes más" 100% Noticias
Additional Name(s): Mykell Monterrey, Michael Monterrey
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: December/29/2023
Date of Release: January/14/2024
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Expression Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role Religious Freedom Advocacy
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Mykel Monterrey
Extra Bio Info:
Mykel Monterrey was detained for his religious leadership role.
On or around December 29, 2023, police arrested Monterrey, parish priest of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria parish of the Archdiocese of Managua, under unclear circumstances. Monterrey's arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
On January 14, 2024, Monterrey was released from prison and exiled to the Vatican.
Related Cases: Silvio Fonseca, Héctor Treminio, Carlos Avilés, Fernando Calero, Marcos Díaz Prado, Raúl Zamora, Gerardo Rodríguez, Miguel Mántica, Jader Hernández, Ervin López
Sources:
- "Bishop Álvarez freed in Nicaragua, exiled to Vatican" The Pillar
-
"Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime puts priests in the crosshairs at Christmas" El Pais
-
"Dictadura ejecuta gran redada “Navidad negra” contra sacerdotes" Confidencial
-
"Dictadura sandinista secuestra a Monseñores Miguel Mántica, Silvio Fonseca y tres sacerdotes más" 100% Noticias