Carlos Alberto Bojorge Martínez
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: January/1/2024
Date of Release: September/5/2024
Current Status: 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 was 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.
On September 5, 2024, the Nicaraguan government exiled Martínez to Guatemala.
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