Maricarmen Espinosa Segura
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Sentence: 10 years' imprisonment
Date of Detainment: December//2023
Date of Sentencing: March/19/2024
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Embezzlement & Fraud
Maricarmen Espinosa Segura
Extra Bio Info:
Maricarmen Espinosa Segura is imprisoned for her association with Puerta de la Montaña Ministry.
In December 2023, the Nicaraguan authorities arrested Espinosa, an attorney providing legal support to Puerta de la Montaña Ministry, on dubious money laundering charges. Espinosa’s arrest occurred amid a crackdown on religious communities, including the arbitrary arrest of 11 pastors affiliated with Puerta de la Montaña Ministry.
On March 19, 2024, Espinosa was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment and fined $80 million. She was also prohibited from practicing law and serving as a notary public for 10 years.
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- Photo attributed to ADF International and Mountain Gateway Order, Inc.
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"Violaciones y abusos de los derechos humanos contra miembros de la Iglesia católica y otras denominaciones cristianas en Nicaragua - Grupo de Expertos en Derechos Humanos sobre Nicaragua" United Nations Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua
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"Régimen de Ortega condena a miembros de Puerta de la Montaña e impone multa individual por US $80 millones" Articulo 66
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"Ministerio Público informa sobre los avances de la investigación del caso Puerta de la Montaña" El 19 Digital