Nicaragua bishops fear violence ahead of 2021 presidential poll
Dec 30, 2020 rome bureau chief
In this Sept. 5, 2018 file photo, the President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega and his wife and Vice President Rosario Murillo preside over a rally in Managua, Nicaragua. (Credit: Alfredo Zuniga/AP.)
The Catholic bishops of Nicaragua are calling for a peaceful 2021, when presidential elections are set to be held.
ROSARIO, Argentina The Catholic bishops of Nicaragua are calling for a peaceful 2021, when presidential elections are set to be held.
The bishops have long been on the opposing side of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo.