Carlos Alberto Bojorge Martínez
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: January/1/2024
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Association Religious Belief Religious Expression Religious Identity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Carlos Alberto Bojorge Martínez
Extra Bio Info:
Carlos Alberto Bojorge Martínez is detained for his religious freedom advocacy.
On January 1, 2024, Martínez attended mass wearing a shirt that referenced the Nicaraguan government's persecution against the Catholic Church. When the mass concluded, Martínez shouted "Long live the Catholic Church!" Later that day, police officers arrested Martínez.
Sources:
- "Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Resolution 10/2024, Precautionary Measure No. 274-24, Carlos Alberto Bojorge Martínez regarding Nicaragua" Inter American Commission on Human Rights