Ulises René Vega Matamoros
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: August/1/2024
Date of Release: August/7/2024
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Ulises René Vega Matamoros
Extra Bio Info:
Ulises René Vega Matamoros was detained for his affiliation with the Catholic Church and his religious leadership role.
On August 1, 2024, the authorities arrested Matamoros, the judicial vicar and chancellor of the Diocese of Matagalpa and parish priest of San Ramón Nonato parish. Matamoros's arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
On August 7, 2024, the Nicaraguan government exiled Matamoros to the Vatican.
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