Additional Name(s): Gerardo José Rodríguez

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Nicaragua

Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic

Date of Detainment: December/30/2023

Date of Release: January/14/2024

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Expression Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role Religious Freedom Advocacy

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Gerardo Rodríguez

Extra Bio Info:

Gerardo Rodríguez was detained for his religious leadership role.

On or around December 30, 2023, police arrested Rodríguez, parish priest of Purísima Concepción church in Reparto Belmonte, Managua, under unclear circumstances. His arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.

On January 14, 2024, Rodríguez was released from prison and exiled to the Vatican.

Rodríguez reportedly suffers from diabetes.

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