Abogados del diablo: pastores defienden a Ortega y Murillo, no la Biblia

La censura de la Biblia en Nicaragua no incomoda a un grupo de pastores evangélicos que, en vez de defender el libro sagrado del cristianismo, han cerrado filas con la dictadura

Abogados del diablo: pastores defienden a Ortega y Murillo, no la Biblia

TL;DR

  • Evangelical pastors in Nicaragua have denied restrictions on Bible imports and religious freedom.
  • This denial comes despite evidence, including official signage, indicating restrictions on Bibles at border crossings.
  • Pastors like Roberto Rojas, Jorge Ulises Rivera, and Adolfo Sequeira have publicly stated there is no religious persecution in Nicaragua.
  • These pastors claim their organizations have imported Bibles without difficulty and have received government support for religious events.
  • Government funding and favors, including millions of dollars and properties, have been allocated to religious organizations since 2007.
  • Reports from international bodies and local organizations document systematic repression against non-aligned religious groups, including arrests and confiscations.
  • The Attorney General's Office confirmed the secret trial and conviction of Pastor Rudy Palacios and his family for treason and terrorism.
  • At least 5,500 civil organizations have been outlawed since 2018, with critical clergy forced to leave Nicaragua.