11 Nicaraguan Pastors Released From Prison

The U.S. State Department has confirmed the release of 135 prisoners in Nicaragua which included 11 pastors and ministry leaders affiliated with Puerta de la Montaña, a Nicaraguan branch of a U.S.-based Christian ministry. For over six months the ministers were imprisoned following a sham trial where each person received sentences of 12 to 15 years, as well as fines exceeding $80 million. The 11 individuals, who were targeted due to their religious work, are now reported to be safely in Guatemala. During their incarceration, they were barred from contacting their families or [...]