Rolando Álvarez
Rolando Álvarez is a Nicaraguan bishop who has been a vocal critic of the Ortega-Murillo government. He was recently expelled from Nicaragua after being imprisoned for his opposition to the regime's policies. His situation has drawn significant international attention and condemnation, exemplifying the government's crackdown on dissent.
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Rolando Álvarez was condemned for treason and faced severe repercussions from the government.
León XIV se reúne con el desterrado presidente de los obispos de Nicaragua
Panama· 2025-08-24
Rolando Alvarez was a prominent critic of Ortega's regime who refused to leave Nicaragua when political prisoners were being deported.
Два года назад США отправили самолет и забрали у диктатора Никарагуа 222 политзаключенных. Что с ними происходило дальше?
Belarus· 2025-08-23
Rolando Álvarez is a Nicaraguan bishop who was sentenced to prison and is now exiled.
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Honduras· 2025-08-13
Rolando Álvarez is an emblematic priest who challenged the Sandinistas and was condemned for treason.
Nicaragua | Una iglesia perseguida, por Gisella López | OPINION
Peru· 2025-05-10
Rolando Álvarez was condemned for 'treason to the homeland' and later exiled.
El mensaje de Nicaragua, que mantiene suspendidas relaciones con el Vaticano, envió al papa León XIV
Venezuela· 2025-05-09
Rolando Álvarez is a symbol of resistance in Nicaragua, currently imprisoned under the regime of Daniel Ortega.
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Spain· 2025-04-22
Rolando Álvarez is a bishop who was among those stripped of their nationality.
CIDH: Nicaragua ha privado de su nacionalidad a 452 nicaragüenses y negado entrada a 290Panama· 2025-04-15
Rolando Álvarez was awarded the Premio Libertad by the IRI after being exiled from Nicaragua.
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Nicaragua· 2025-02-22
The 517 days of kidnapping of the fierce Monsignor Rolando Álvarez, Bishop of Matagalpa, today in freedom thanks to God.
La verdad siempre es perseguidaNicaragua· 2025-02-17
Rolando Álvarez was mentioned in the context of a complaint against the Vatican.
El Papa Francisco pasa “tranquila” su segunda noche hospitalizado con infección respiratoriaNicaragua· 2025-02-16
Rolando Álvarez was imprisoned by the Nicaraguan government and expelled from the country in January 2024.
Parlamento europeo exige sanciones por reforma que da control total a Ortega y Murillo en Nicaragua: en qué consisten las medidas
Costa Rica· 2025-02-14