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  Evangelist Andres Palau meets with the President of Panama in lead up to Palau Festival

  The President of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, met with international evangelist Andres Palau, along with other dignitaries, including the Minister of Education and the International Director of the Palau Festivals. Their conversation centered around the legacy of the late evangelist Luis Palau and the importance of spreading a message of hope. Palau Jr. will be sharing this message during the Palau Festival, which not only includes spiritual moments but also practical acts of social service. The

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  Forum to address key issues, provide hope amid global crises affecting orphans and vulnerable children

  “The state of orphans and vulnerable children was improving for decades, then suddenly one crisis hit after another,” says Karmen Friesen, principal coordinator of World Without Orphans (WWO), a global movement that seeks to mobilize the Church to respond to the needs of vulnerable children in every nation.

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  Christian leaders express concerns about rising religious persecution in parts of Latin America

  The past year has seen a marked rise in persecution incidents in parts of Latin America, most notably Nicaragua, which some Christian leaders in the region have been following with growing concern. Under the authoritarian leadership of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, an increasing number of Catholic clergy has been subject to various forms of discrimination and persecution, including being exiled from the country.

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  Is Argentina on the verge of moving towards abolition of abortion?

  President Milei’s declaration of 2024 as the ‘Year of the Defense of Life’ sparks debate in Argentina over the potential repeal of the 2020 abortion law.

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  Global database provides new info on anti-religion violence

  The first global database to track cases of anti-religion violence became available to the general public in January, providing rights advocates, ministries and others a plethora of information to defend religious freedom and belief.

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  Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter accident, evangelicals pay tribute

  Sebastián Piñera, former President of Chile, tragically passed away in a helicopter accident. Known for his commitment to religious freedom and his close ties with the evangelical community, Piñera’s legacy continues to impact Chile’s political and religious landscape.

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  Bukele, president who referred to God in his speeches, reelected in El Salvador

  Charismatic leader Nayib Bukele secures a second term as El Salvador’s president, consolidating his leadership in the small Central American nation. Despite facing criticism and debate over the constitutional legality of his candidacy, Bukele’s focus on security and modernization, along with his appeal to the country’s large evangelical population, has solidified his popularity. This victory is a testament to his successful efforts in drastically reducing crime and resonating with the faith of t

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