Miguel Mántica
Additional Name(s): Monseñor Miguel Mántica, Miguel Mántica Cuadras
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: December/29/2023
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
Miguel Mántica
Extra Bio Info:
Miguel Mántica was detained for his religious leadership role.
On or around December 29, 2023, police arrested Mántica, parish priest of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Bolonia, Managua, under unclear circumstances. His arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. Mántica had been critical of the Nicaraguan government, including its religious freedom record.
On January 14, 2024, Mántica was released from prison and exiled to the Vatican.
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Sources:
- "Bishop Álvarez freed in Nicaragua, exiled to Vatican" The Pillar
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"Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime puts priests in the crosshairs at Christmas" El Pais
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"Dictadura ejecuta gran redada “Navidad negra” contra sacerdotes" Confidencial
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"Dictadura sandinista secuestra a Monseñores Miguel Mántica, Silvio Fonseca y tres sacerdotes más" 100% Noticias