Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has cracked down on Catholic leaders and the church to thwart criticism of his ... “The church is in favor of justice,” said the Rev. Rafael Bermúdez, ...

Father Rafael Bermúdez has been in exile in the United States since 2018, the year the Daniel Ortega regime increased its actions against the Catholic Church. The faithful in Nicaragua ...

Two of Ortega's sons, Rafael and Laureano, ... were satisfied with how democracy was working in Nicaragua. In 2016 Ortega enjoyed a 64% approval rating, according to the AmericasBarometer ...