A journalism graduate from the National University of Lomas de Zamora, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Lizzie Sotola has extensive experience working in media, educational and religious organizations as well as Christian publishing houses. She has served with Bible societies, the Evangelical Alliance in Argentina (ACIERA) and the Latin Evangelical Alliance, among others. She also worked as a freelance journalist for the Evangelistic Festivals of the Palau Association for more than 20 years, and runs a Christian broadcasting agency called Noti-Prensa. She has written articles in national and international secular and Christian publications and is co-author of the book "Historias que cambian vidas" (Stories that change lives), a series of interviews with senior citizens.
As part of the implementation of Law 27741, passed by Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate in 2024, a prayer event was held on Monday at the Casa Rosada (the Presidential Palace) in observance of the Day of Evangelical Churches. The event was attended by President Javier Milei, Presidential Secretary General Karina Milei, Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni, and Minister of the Interior Diego Santilli.
The Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) has strongly denounced Uruguay’s newly approved euthanasia law, calling it a “measure contrary to the gift of life” and urging Christians across Latin America to stand firm in defending life “from conception to its natural end.”
The 12th General Assembly of the Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) concluded on Sept. 12 in Cartagena with a clear and forceful message: the evangelical churches of Ibero-America are determined to take a leading role in shaping public life. United in purpose, they pledged to defend religious freedom, the family, and the right to life, while deepening their unity and expanding their social engagement.
The message of the Gospel found a new way to reach younger audiences through LEGO animation. From England, a project that began in the middle of the pandemic is now expanding into different languages and is already impacting thousands of Spanish speakers.
The federal court of Chaco Province, Argentina, on Monday (July 21) authorized Prosecutor Patricio Sabadini and Judge Zunilda Niremperger to lift the tax, banking, and financial secrecy of Pastor Jorge Ledesma, his family, a foundation, and a company linked to the Iglesia Cristiana Internacional (International Christian Church).
Three Brazilian teenagers diagnosed with autism were recently baptized in ceremonies specially adapted to meet their needs. These baptisms, held in different regions of the country, mark a significant step forward in inclusion within evangelical communities—demonstrating that faith transcends all communicative and sensory barriers.
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
On Tuesday (May 27), the government of President Gabriel Boric presented a bill to the Chilean Congress to legalize abortion on demand without specific grounds up to 14 weeks of gestation. This initiative, one of the president's campaign promises, aims to "expand reproductive rights" for women in the country. The bill is scheduled to be debated in Congress starting today (June 2).
On May 21, about 30 journalists from across Latin America, North America, and Europe gathered for a virtual meeting convened by the Ibero-American Congress for Life and Family. The meeting aimed to introduce a new initiative: the Alliance of Christian Communicators (ADECOM), a platform envisioned to strengthen collaboration among evangelical journalists and media professionals across the region.
For specialists familiar with the Vatican, the election of American Robert Francis Prevost Martinez as the new pope sends clear political and symbolic signals, both within and outside the Catholic world. This was evident in his first speech, when he spoke in Italian and Spanish—eschewing his native language, English—which some viewed as a clear sign of geopolitical distancing. As always, when the Catholic Church renews its leadership, all eyes are on the new figure who emerges.
Bolivia is debating a bill that seeks to repeal the emancipation of minors through marriage. Under the previous Law 603, enacted in 2014, the country allowed minors, starting at age 16, to emancipate themselves from their parents by getting married, with judicial authorization, and/or by recognition of independent economic activity.
The death of Pope Francis, the highest authority in the Roman Catholic Church, has sparked global interest in learning more about the life of the man who dedicated his life to serving God and people.
