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Efrén Antonio Vílchez López

Asked by Sir Desmond SwayneConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 4 June 2026UIN 5283

The 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.

Answered by Chris Elmore

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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