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.

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