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Nicaragua

Why Nicaragua's cardinal is facing criticism over 'collaboration' with the Ortega regime

What's behind an anonymous letter accusing Cardinal Brenes of being too close to the country’s dictator?

Edgar Beltrán
Apr 05, 2023
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An anonymous letter has made waves in Nicaragua, after it accused the country’s cardinal of being too close to the country’s dictator, President Daniel Ortega.

While persecution against the Church in Nicaragua continues unabated, a debate has cropped up among clergy in the country about the controversial, anonymous letter, reportedly written by seminaria…

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