The Ibero-American Missionary Cooperation (COMIBAM) has been a pillar in Latin America's transformation from a mission field to a global missionary force. Cristian Castro, its executive director, explained in a recent interview how the movement has evolved from its beginnings in 1987 to the present day, as well as the key challenges facing the missionary world.
The primary elections in Honduras, held last Sunday, were marked by public discontent due to serious failures in the distribution of electoral materials, causing delays of up to 16 hours at several polling stations. Amid rising frustration, evangelical leaders called for calm and urged citizens to maintain peace as protests erupted over logistical mishaps and irregularities in the voting process.
In the competitive world of soccer, where pressure and expectations can be overwhelming, prayer groups within clubs have taken on a fundamental role in the lives of athletes. As Brazil's O Globo reports, beyond religion, these spaces have become an emotional and psychological support for many players facing challenges on and off the field.
The Mexican government has failed to respond to two international investigations into possible violations of freedom of expression concerning the convictions of politicians Rodrigo Iván Cortés and Gabriel Quadri for social media posts. Both the United Nations Human Rights Committee and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) have requested responses from the Mexican state, but no reply has been received within the established deadlines.
The Ibero-American Confederation of Communicators, Pastors, and Christian Leaders (COICOM) has officially announced that its 2025 continental congress will take place in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, from Sept. 8 to 10 at the Expocentro Convention Center.
Bitwise Technologies and the Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador (UEES) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen education in blockchain and emerging technologies in the country. The alliance aims to equip students with the tools and knowledge necessary to enter a rapidly evolving technology market.
Within the framework of a meeting convened by the regime of Nicolás Maduro with government representatives and religious leaders, the Evangelical Council of Venezuela (CEV) reaffirmed its commitment to defending religious freedom and maintaining the separation of Church and state, according to reporting by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the Ministry of Finance are considering taxing religious denominations as part of the country’s new tax reform. The proposal, aimed at increasing tax revenues, has sparked intense debate. According to El Espectador, it is part of a broader package of reforms the government is evaluating to improve the country's economic situation.
As part of the celebration of Pastor's Day in Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro led an event at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, where he addressed pastors and evangelical leaders who support his government. During the event, he proposed formalizing religious activities such as the March for Jesus and chaplaincies in prisons.
The Latin American Christian community, particularly in Mexico, is mourning the passing of missionary Wayne Myers, who entered the presence of God at the age of 101 after more than eight decades of ministry.
The ministry Project Compassion uses soccer to reach young people in Aglomerado da Serra, the largest favela in Belo Horizonte, delivering a message of hope in Jesus Christ.
President Donald Trump’s second administration has ushered in significant changes to U.S. domestic and foreign policy, which received mixed reactions both domestically and internationally. Early reactions among Mexican evangelicals indicate support for his conservative approach but also concerns about the economic impact of mass deportations.
