In a historic milestone for Argentina’s faith community, six evangelical Christian legislators are set to take seats in the National Congress following Sunday’s elections — the first time a group representing these values has achieved such significant representation at the national level.
According to Cristianos en Política, citing election coverage by CNN en Español, the group is led by Pastor and lawyer Nadia Márquez, who was elected Senator for the province of Neuquén. She will be joined by five newly elected deputies who have also expressed their commitment to Christian principles: Gastón Riesco (Neuquén), Soledad Mondaca (Neuquén), Mónica Becerra (San Luis), Miguel Rodríguez (Tierra del Fuego), and Maira Frías (Chubut).
The legislators said their mission in office will focus on defending life, family, and fundamental freedoms.
In an interview with Cristianos en Política, Senator-elect Márquez said her motivation is rooted in faith rather than political ambition. “It is very different to build a political career than to enter politics as a missionary calling,” she said. “I truly see it as a calling from God — and that is what strengthens me.”
The new bloc aims to shape legislation guided by Christian ethics and a biblical worldview. Márquez said Argentina needs a new kind of leadership — one that unites conviction with competence. “In politics, two types of aptitude are required: technical aptitude and moral aptitude,” she said, adding that the country needs leaders who are “prepared to serve the public without compromising their beliefs.”
Argentina held midterm legislative elections on Sunday to renew 127 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 24 in the Senate. President Javier Milei, speaking after the victory of his party La Libertad Avanza, said the new Congress would be key to ensuring a “change of course” for the country and announced plans for major reforms.
“As of December 10, we will undoubtedly have the most reformist Congress in Argentine history,” Milei said after results showed his party winning 39% of the vote — a wide lead over the Peronist Fuerza Patria coalition and its allies, who received 29.4%.
Original reporting by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
