Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Efrén Antonio Vílchez López

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made recent representations to her Nicaraguan counterpart on the release of Efrén Antonio Vílchez López.

Answer: As set out in the UK's statement at the UN Human Rights Council on 16 March, we remain deeply concerned by the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in Nicaragua. This includes ongoing harassment and the arbitrary detention of members of the Church. We will continue to monitor developments closely and urge the Nicaraguan authorities to release all political prisoners immediately and unconditionally, including those held because of their faith or belief.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 5283
Session: 2026-27
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