On Thursday, the Nicaraguan government released 135 political prisoners, including 13 affiliated with a Texas-based evangelical church, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding human rights and governance in the country.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan urged Nicaragua to cease arbitrary arrests, reinforcing the U.S. stance on human rights while thanking Guatemala for its role in facilitating the refugee process.
The released group includes various individuals deemed threats by Nicaragua's authoritarian regime, reflecting the broader crackdown on dissent under President Daniel Ortega and First Lady Rosario Murillo.
The pastors, arrested for their evangelistic activities, faced long sentences and heavy fines, raising concerns about Nicaragua’s treatment of religious leaders amid allegations of using their nonprofit status to commit financial crimes.
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