Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Friday, 12 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Efren Antonio Vilchez Lopez

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to the Government of Nicaragua on the detention of Protestant Pastor Efren Vilchez.

Answer: A number of Parliamentary Questions have been asked in recent months around the persecution of members and leaders of Christian congregations and other religious groups in Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba, and these are issues the Government continues to take very seriously as part of our commitment to promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief around the world. Specifically, on each of the countries raised by the Hon Member, I refer her to the answers provided to Questions 5332 and 5388 on 8 June, Question 5283 on 4 June, and Question 66106 on 17 July 2025.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7181
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Colombia: Human Rights
Thursday, 17 July 2025
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House of Commons; Efrén Antonio Vílchez López
Thursday, 4 June 2026
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House of Commons; Mexico: Religious Freedom
Monday, 8 June 2026
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House of Commons; Cuba: Protestantism
Monday, 8 June 2026
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House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Detainees Nicaragua Religious freedom Christianity Vílchez López, Efrén Antonio
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