Nicaragua Bans Public Religious Events During Easter, US Criticizes Move

Nicaragua has prohibited public religious activities during the Easter holiday period, drawing sharp criticism from the United States. The US government condemned the ban as a violation of religious freedoms, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two countries over human rights issues. The restriction represents another escalation in Nicaragua's crackdown on civil liberties under President Daniel Ortega's administration, which has increasingly restricted public gatherings and religious activities in recent years.