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  Latin America Religious Freedom

  Bodies of eight Christians found in mass grave in Colombia

  By CDI Staff

  Authorities in Colombia on Tuesday (July 1) discovered a mass grave containing the bodies of eight Christian leaders in Calamar, Guaviare Department, according to the attorney general’s office.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

  Faith, songs and white banners: Panama hosts ‘Mega Celebration: Family, God’s Design’

  By Diario Cristiano

  It was 2 p.m. when the first families began gathering near Iglesia del Carmen, along Panama City’s main Vía España. Dressed in white, some carried balloons, others held signs with messages like “The family is God’s perfect design,” and all shared a common purpose: to march in defense of family values and lift a public prayer for the nation.

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  Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

  ‘Only God can solve these problems’: Evangelicals to fill streets of Mexico for Great Day of Humility

  By Ommar Ayala

  In the midst of rising violence and a deepening moral crisis, thousands of evangelical Christians are preparing to take to the streets of Pachuca, Hidalgo, for the “Great Day of Humility”—a nationwide spiritual movement calling Mexico back to God through public prayer, repentance, and evangelism. Set for Saturday, Aug. 23, this marks the fifth time the city will host the event, which organizers describe as a response to the country’s urgent need for spiritual renewal.

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  Latin America US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

  'The arts God gave them': Héber Negrão’s vision as GEN president to see the global Church worship in its own voice

  By Timothy Goropevsek

  The Global Ethnodoxology Network (GEN) has appointed Brazilian musician and ethnomusicologist Héber Negrão as its new president, marking a significant leadership transition that reflects the rising influence of Global South perspectives in missions and theology. In an extended interview with Christian Daily International, Negrão shared how his calling to missions emerged through music, what ethnodoxology means in practice, and why culturally-rooted artistic expression is essential to a vibrant g

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  Latin America Church & Missions

  'We are using methods from 60 years ago to reach a digital generation': COICOM head speaks on media and mission

  By Javier Bolaños

  Arnold Enns, president of the Ibero-American Confederation of Christian Communicators and Mass Media (COICOM), issued a strong call to the Church and Christian media: to urgently renew their communication strategies in order to connect with a generation immersed in digital content.

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  Latin America Church & Missions

  ‘One body, one mission’: Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance celebrates 75 years of unity and service

  By Lizzie Sotola

  The Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense (FAEC) marked its 75th anniversary with a national celebration highlighting the historic unity and public witness of Costa Rica’s evangelical churches. President Ronald Vargas opened the commemorative event by welcoming pastors, denominational leaders, and representatives from both national institutions and international alliances. Among the special guests were worship leader and pastor Danilo Montero and his wife, Gloriana, who attended the ceremo