Silvio Fonseca
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 Association Religious Belief Religious Expression Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role Religious Freedom Advocacy
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Silvio Fonseca
Extra Bio Info:
Silvio Fonseca was detained for his religious expression and his religious leadership role.
On December 29, 2023, Nicaraguan authorities arrested Silvio Fonseca, the vicar of Family, Life, and Childhood in the Archdiocese of Managua. Fonseca has openly criticized the government's religious freedom violations. His arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
On January 14, 2024, Fonseca was released from prison and exiled to the Vatican.
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Sources:
- "Bishop Álvarez freed in Nicaragua, exiled to Vatican" The Pillar
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USCIRF Press Release: USCIRF Condemns Nicaragua's Arbitrary Detention of Priests January 4, 2024
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"Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime puts priests in the crosshairs at Christmas" El Pais
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"Dictadura ejecuta gran redada “Navidad negra” contra sacerdotes" Confidencial
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"Dictadura sandinista secuestra a Monseñores Miguel Mántica, Silvio Fonseca y tres sacerdotes más" 100% Noticias