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The detention of Bishop Isidro Mora is the latest attack in the country, which also recently expelled a group of priests being held as political prisoners

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Nicaragua banned the nation’s Catholic Church from celebrating all Holy Week processions, ecclesiastical sources said.

The treatment of the Catholic Church in the country is one continuous story from the start of Daniel Ortega's left-wing regime.

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Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa launched a hunger strike against govt attempts to impede work of Catholic Church

The Colombian military said six soldiers were killed and six others were injured when their truck was ambushed and blown up by a cartel Tuesday night. Four more soldiers are still missing.

Back in May, the chances of Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega’s reelection to a fourth consecutive term were looking good

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Back in May, the chances of Nicaragua President Daniel...

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Back in May, the chances of Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega’s reelection to a fourth consecutive term on Sunday were looking good. His party was arranging the electoral calendar in his favor and the opposition was divided.