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MANAGUA, Nicaragua (CNS) A Nicaraguan bishop held for nearly four months was formally charged during an unannounced Dec. 13 court date, marking his first appearance since being detained.
Bishop Rolando Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa was accused of conspiracy to undermine the country and propagate false news, according to a statement from the courts in the national capital, Managua.
Bishop Álvarez was assigned a public defender and told his trial would start Jan. 10, according to the statement