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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Nicaragua: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of reported increased restrictions on religious leaders in Nicaragua; and what steps her Department is taking to support and strengthen freedom of religion or belief and religious voices in the country.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 3 November 2025 to Question 85308. We share widespread international concern about the suppression of democratic, religious, and other fundamental freedoms in Nicaragua.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128232
Session
2024-26
Related items
Efrén Antonio Vílchez López
Monday, 3 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Nicaragua Religious freedom
Link
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