Nicaragua's government continues its crackdown on ecclesiastical institutions, with another raid on the Diocese of Matagalpa. On the afternoon of January 20, Nicaraguan police and officials from the Attorney General's office launched a raid on the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Major Seminary of Philosophy in the northern Diocese of Matagalpa. The raid resulted in the removal of at least 30 seminarians, though reports on whether any arrests were made remain unclear.

This attack marks the latest in a series of government actions against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. Just days before, on January 16, President Daniel Ortega's government had ordered the expropriation of the “La Cartuja” pastoral center, which is also owned by the Diocese of Matagalpa. Eyewitnesses reported that paramilitaries were deployed to the center, forcibly removing dozens of faithful who had gathered for a spiritual retreat.

These recent events are part of the ongoing campaign against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua, where relations between the government and the Church have become increasingly tense. The crackdown follows a broader pattern of government actions targeting religious institutions and individuals perceived as critical of the Ortega administration.

As the situation develops, local and international human rights organizations have expressed concern about the continued suppression of religious freedom in the country.