Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 112625

Nicaragua: Christianity

Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 24 February 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure Christian clergy and lay believers in Nicaragua are able to practice freedom of religion and belief.

Answer

Chris Elmore
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.