With a 'sham trial' of a Nicaraguan bishop about to begin, a clampdown on the nation's Catholic Church continues

Bishop Álvarez briefly materialized in Managua for a pre-trial hearing, accused of “conspiracy to undermine national integrity and propagation of false news.” A frequent government critic, Bishop Álvarez had strongly objected to the closing of Catholic radio and television stations last year.

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