Daniel Ortega pictured with a large crowd of FSLN supporters. (Photo - Pulitzer Center)
ANALYSIS
Daniel Ortega’s War Against the Catholic Church
For years, Nicaraguan authorities have waged a war against the Catholic Church in the nation at the behest of President Daniel Ortega. These actions have culminated in the arrest of the Bishop of Matagalpa, Rolando Alvarez, several seminarians, and a ban against holding public processions during the Lenten season in 2023.