Ervin López
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: December/29/2023
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Ervin López
Extra Bio Info:
Ervin López is detained for his religious leadership role.
On or around December 29, 2023, Nicaraguan authorities arrested López, a priest from the Diocese of León. His arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
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Sources:
- "The Church in Nicaragua's bleak midwinter" The Pillar