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Nicaraguans in Miami Celebrate Immaculate Conception Amid Oppression

12/10/2025

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On December 7, 2025, hundreds of Nicaraguans gathered in Miami to celebrate the Immaculate Conception, creating altars in church parking lots and on vehicles.
The gathering occurred amid religious crackdowns in Nicaragua and United States immigration fears.
Reverend Silvio Báez urged resistance to oppression during the gathering.
Reverend Marcos Somarriba called on United States immigration policies to support persecuted Nicaraguans.
Families donated food and toys, reinforcing cultural traditions.

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Story summary

On December 7, 2025, hundreds of Nicaraguans gathered in Miami to celebrate the Immaculate Conception, creating altars in church parking lots and on vehicles.
The gathering occurred amid religious crackdowns in Nicaragua and United States immigration fears.
Reverend Silvio Báez urged resistance to oppression during the gathering.
Reverend Marcos Somarriba called on United States immigration policies to support persecuted Nicaraguans.
Families donated food and toys, reinforcing cultural traditions.