Articles by Javier Bolaños
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More than 300 people were baptized at a gathering of the Methodist Church in Cuba's Guantánamo District, according to Luzvisión Noticias, which described the event as historic. Bishop Ricardo Pereira and Superintendent Roelvis Gaínza led the ceremony, which drew hundreds of families. -
'An AI neither understands nor feels': Christian leader tests chatbot's limits for worried parents
Sixto Porras, regional director of Focus on the Family, sat down with ChatGPT to test what artificial intelligence can and cannot do — and to warn evangelical families not to let algorithms replace spiritual discernment, empathy, or genuine human connection. -
Guatemala's evangelical leaders reject attempt to redefine marriage
Members of Guatemala's LGBTQ+ community have filed a petition with the country's Constitutional Court seeking to strike down a provision of the Civil Code that defines marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman, opening a new chapter in the country's debate over same-sex marriage. -
Pastor and congressman leads fight against crime in Costa Rica's Congress
Costa Rican legislator Gonzalo Ramírez, an evangelical Christian and lawyer, is leading the congressional Commission on Security and Drug Trafficking as the country confronts a rising wave of violence. -
Soccer devotion in Latin America sparks debate over sports idolatry
Devotion to soccer teams in the region has moved beyond entertainment and into the spiritual realm. In Latin America, continent historically shaped by faith, some people have shifted their primary sense of community and identity from religious institutions to sports, according to an extensive report by The Associated Press (AP). -
Powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes strike northern Venezuela
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 700 and causing widespread damage across Caracas and other parts of the country, officials said. -
Costa Rican lawmaker proposes National Family Day to strengthen society
Amid a global landscape in which the traditional understanding of society faces constant secular challenges, Costa Rican legislator Gerald Bogantes, a representative of the ruling Pueblo Soberano Party, has taken a firm step by officially introducing an initiative called the “Law for the Creation and Celebration of National Family Day.” -
Costa Rica president-elect reaffirms role of faith in meeting with Evangelical Alliance
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves and President-elect Laura Fernández met Thursday with leaders of the Federation of the Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance (FAEC) to discuss religious freedom and social policy ahead of the May 8 transition of power. -
Cuban pastor in exile criticizes silence of Christian leaders amid repression of youth
In a context of growing social and political tension on the island of Cuba, the voice of the evangelical church finds itself at a moral crossroads. -
Western Cuba Baptists emphasize faith and service amid national crisis
Amid deepening economic hardship, social strain and rising migration, a major Baptist body in Cuba has issued a statement urging churches to remain spiritually grounded while continuing practical support for communities facing mounting challenges. -
Evangelical Alliance of Costa Rica warns 'dignified death' bill opens the door to euthanasia
Evangelical leaders in Costa Rica are raising concerns that a proposed “dignified death” bill could expose vulnerable patients to increased risk, as lawmakers continue debating the measure in the country’s Legislative Assembly. -
Missionary in Iraq urges Western church to leave its comfort zone
Northern Iraq, specifically the city of Erbil, has experienced constant military operations amid the current escalation in the region. A member of the leadership of an Ibero-American missionary movement serving in Iraq spoke with Diario Cristiano, the Spanish edition of Christian Daily International, about the situation on the ground. His name is being withheld for security reasons.
