Denis Martínez García
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: August/11/2024
Date of Release: August/17/2024
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Denis Martínez García
Extra Bio Info:
Denis Martínez García was detained for his affiliation with the Catholic Church and his religious leadership role.
On August 11, 2024, authorities arrested García, a priest and a formator at the Our Lady of Fatima Interdiocesan Seminary, on his way to celebrate mass in Managua. García's arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
On August 17, 2024, the authorities exiled García to the Vatican.
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