Persecution of Christians in Nicaragua
The communist regime in Nicaragua convicted 11 pastors associated with the Evangelical Mountain Gateway ministry on dubious money laundering charges, sentencing them to between 12 and 15 years in prison. The pastors were fined $80 million each, and their lawyers were also sentenced to prison. The regime's repression of Christians aligns with Christian holidays, including Holy Week. The regime has a history of violent repression against Christians, shutting down nonprofits and NGOs since 2018.
Key Points
- 11 pastors associated with the Evangelical Mountain Gateway ministry convicted on money laundering charges
- Pastors sentenced to between 12 and 15 years in prison
- Regime fined pastors $80 million each and sentenced their lawyers to prison
- Repression of Christians in Nicaragua timed to Christian holidays like Holy Week
- Regime has a history of violent repression against Christians, including shutting down nonprofits and NGOs since 2018
Cons
- Unjust conviction of pastors on dubious charges
- Violent repression of Christians by the Sandinista regime