Over 2,000 congregations unite for the Esperanza CDMX Festival in Mexico City, aiming to spread the message of Christ amidst societal challenges. The event, featuring Franklin Graham and renowned Christian musicians, is a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience of local churches in the face of growing spiritual warfare
Lima, the dynamic capital of Peru, recently celebrated its 489th anniversary with significant participation from evangelical churches. The city was filled with music, culture, and tradition, with a program that included concerts, artistic presentations, and fireworks. The Federation of Evangelical Christian Churches of Peru organized a Thanksgiving Ceremony, a moment to give thanks and reflect on the role of faith in the city’s life. The celebrations highlighted Lima’s diversity and cultural ric
The evangelical missionary movement in Latin America is booming, with a growing number of believers feeling the call to take the Gospel beyond their borders. As this "sleeping giant" continues to awaken, it will surely be possible to see an even greater impact on the nations of the world in the years to come.
Authorities in Nicaragua have jailed nine pastors for more than a month on charges that they formed part of a criminal operation along with three U.S. missionaries, according to the mission organization.
At least 12 people were killed and one more is missing after heavy rains caused flooding in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, state governor Claudio Castro told a press conference. Castro also confirmed that some 2,400 soldiers from the Fire Department were deployed for cleanup and rescue work from the beginning of the heavy rains, with the support of drones and sniffer dogs.
Large numbers of churches were closed last year, with only four of Algeria’s 47 official Protestant congregations continuing and at least 10,000 churches shut down in China, according to Open Doors’ 2024 World Watch List (WWL) of the 50 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian.
Bernardo Arévalo's inauguration as Guatemala's president was fraught with delays and controversies, leading to a tense situation that saw several world leaders depart before the event. Despite these challenges, Arévalo took office after midnight, backed by citizens and international delegations. Amidst this political crisis, the predominantly Christian Guatemalan population has leaned on their faith, with the Evangelical Alliance of Guatemala calling for 21 days of fasting and prayer for the cou
A group of drug traffickers, armed with rifles and grenades, interrupted a live broadcast on a TV station in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The incident occurred amid the kidnapping of at least seven police officers and a series of explosions, a day after President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency in the south American country.
What do the former interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, the former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, and the former president of the United States, Donald Trump, have in common? All of them have received the support of evangelical sectors to reach or remain in power. In recent years, mentions of God and biblical passages seem to have multiplied in political speeches, and evangelical support was instrumental in the rise and fall of leaders as diverse as Evo Morales (Bolivia), Andrés Man
Nicaraguan authorities have detained two senior Catholic priests, escalating tensions between the state and the Catholic Church. The priests, identified as Carlos Aviles and Hector Treminio, are closely associated with the country’s top Catholic leader. Their arrest brings the total number of clergymen detained last week to at least six, Reuters reported Saturday.
The World Council of Churches' recent visit to Cuba, led by General Secretary Rev. Prof. Jerry Pillay, has drawn the ire of religious freedom advocates. Critics say the visit, which included a meeting with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, overlooked the Cuban government's violations of religious freedom.
Two strong earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.8 on the Richter scale surprised the Cuban population on Sunday, Nov. 10. Cities in different regions in the southestern part of the island, which were close to the epicenter, reported collapsed buildings. As of this moment, no fatalities have been reported yet. But it only adds to the suffering of a population that experienced storms and blackouts, as Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition, reported earlier.
