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09/08/2020

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In a pandemic, Nicaragua’s president refuses to put his people first

Opinion by Editorial Board
August 8, 2020
The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/in-a-pandemic-nicaraguas-president-refuses-to-put-his-people-first/2020/08/07/cb9f8356-d80a-11ea-9c3b-dfc394c03988_story.html

Few believe a church fire was accidental given the circumstances — and the government’s record of dishonesty about its human rights violations.

09/08/2020

07/08/2020

Travel Advisory: Nicaragua – Level 4: Do Not Travel (August 06, 2020)

The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Nicaragua on August 6, 2020. Do not travel to Nicaragua due to COVID-19. Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to civil unrest, crime, limited healthcare availability, and arbitrary enforcement of laws.

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Nicaragua due to COVID-19.

Travelers to Nicaragua may experience border closures, airport closures, travel prohibitions, stay at home orders, business closures, and other emergency conditions within Nicaragua due to COVID-19. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Nicaragua.

More at: https://ni.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-nicaragua-level-4-do-not-travel-august-06-2020/

06/08/2020

05/08/2020

Bishop David J. Malloy, chairman of the International Justice and Peace Committee, shares solidarity with in condemning the attack against the Cathedral of Managua in . Full release: https://bit.ly/2C1hyJf.

03/08/2020

Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes, Archbishop of Managua, has described an attack on the city's Catholic cathedral as "an act of terrorism".

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https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/40147

Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes, Archbishop of Managua, has described an attack on the city's Catholic cathedral as "an act of terrorism".Witnesses say a hooded man entered the Chapel of the Blood of Christ on Friday and threw a petrol bomb. The fire that ensued engulfed a 400-yea...

03/08/2020

"Pope praying for Nicaraguans after destruction of Managua crucifix

Pope Francis expresses his closeness to Catholics in Nicaragua, following an arson attack that destroyed a crucifix in Managua’s cathedral."

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Vatican News
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-08/pope-francis-angelus-closeness-to-nicaraguans-for-crucifix.html

Pope Francis expresses his closeness to Catholics in Nicaragua, following an arson attack that destroyed a crucifix in Managua’s cathedral.

03/08/2020

"Pope prays for Nicaragua after cathedral bombing"

https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2020/08/pope-prays-for-nicaragua-after-cathedral-bombing/

Two days after an explosive was thrown into the cathedral of the Nicaraguan capitol of Managua, destroying an ancient crucifix, Pope Francis has said he laments the loss of priceless spiritual treasures and is praying for the country.

02/08/2020

Pope Francis Deplores Firebomb Attack on Catholic Cathedral in Nicaragua

Posted by Catholic News Agency on Sunday Aug 2nd, 2020 at 2:06 PM

The Holy Father reassured the faithful on Sunday: ‘Dear brothers and sisters in Nicaragua, I am near you and am praying for you.’

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https://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/pope-francis-deplores-firebomb-attack-on-catholic-cathedral-in-nicaragua

The Holy Father reassured the faithful on Sunday: ‘Dear brothers and sisters in Nicaragua, I am near you and am praying for you.’

02/08/2020

"Anti-Catholic violence on the rise in Nicaragua

Vandalism and attacks against Catholic churches in Nicaragua have seen an uptick recently.

Consecrated Hosts have been desecrated. Monstrances, offerings boxes, and statues have been destroyed. Stereo equipment and other Church property have been stolen.

The situation represents a growing climate of violence and intimidation against Catholics."

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2020-08/nicaragua-managua-cathedral-chapel-attacked-burned.html

The Catholic community in Nicaragua is left deeply wounded after a man destroys a crucifix in Managua’s cathedral with a petrol bomb.

02/08/2020

Bishops see pro-Ortega ‘terrorism’ behind church attacks in Nicaragua

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https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2020/08/bishops-see-pro-ortega-terrorism-behind-church-attacks-in-nicaragua/

Against the backdrop of deep tensions between Nicaragua’s bishops and the socialist government of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, three Catholic churches in the country have been attacked in the last three weeks, building upon a long-standing pattern of church...

02/08/2020

Nicaragua Catholic Cathedral Attacked with Firebomb in Calculated ‘Terrorist Act’

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https://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/nicaragua-catholic-cathedral-attacked-with-firebomb-in-calculated-terrorist

The chapel houses a 382-year-old image of the Blood of Christ, a depiction of Jesus Christ crucified..

01/08/2020

Nicaragua Catholic cathedral attacked with firebomb

“This was a planned act, very calmly planned,” Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes of Managua said. “So I want to say it clearly: it is a terrorist act, an act of intimidating the Church in her mission of evangelization.”

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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/firebomb-attack-damages-chapel-centuries-old-image-of-christ-at-managuas-cathedral-59193

An unidentified man threw a firebomb into a chapel of Managua’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, severely damaging the chapel and a devotional image of Christ more than three centuries old.

30/07/2020

"We can't lose sight of Ortega's abuses in Nicaragua"

BY REP. ALBIO SIRES (D-N.J.)

With his coronavirus response, President Ortega adds willful negligence to his authoritarian track record.

24/07/2020

Message for U.S. Citizens: Update: Suspension of Commercial Airline Service (July 24, 2020)

👉Aeromexico service suspended until September 01, 2020
👉United Airlines service suspended until September 02, 2020
👉Avianca Airlines service suspended until September 02, 2020
👉Delta Airlines service suspended indefinitely
👉American Airlines service suspended until September 02, 2020
👉Copa Airlines service suspended until September 05, 2020
👉Spirit Airlines service suspended until at least August 17, 2020

Additionally, land borders with Costa Rica and Honduras remain closed until further notice.

In the event of any potential future repatriation flight, U.S. citizens wishing to be included on a list of passengers must fill out this form: https://bit.ly/2Jew7ct

You should fill out one form per passenger. If you have already filled out the form registering your interest, you do not need to do so again. If you are unable to fill out the form, please email [email protected]

More at: https://ni.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-update-suspension-of-commercial-airline-service-july-24-2020/

23/07/2020

"Nicaragua's Ortega says Covid-19 is under control, unlike in 'capitalist' countries. Local epidemiologists disagree" - CNN

As much of Latin America wrestles with the social and economic impact of Covid-19, the government of Nicaragua says it's got the virus under control.

20/07/2020

"Critics accuse Ortega -- a former Sandinista rebel hero who has been in power since 2007 -- of running a repressive dictatorship whose crackdown on protests in 2018 left more than 300 people dead, according to rights groups."

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Masked Ortega marks 41st anniversary of Nicaragua revolution