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  Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Palau Festival visits Najayo prison in the Dominican Republic

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Najayo Prison, a prison complex in San Cristóbal province, welcomed Andrew Palau and his wife, Wendy, as they shared a message of hope with inmates. The visit was part of the Palau Santo Domingo 2025 Festival, held March 14-15 at the Faro a Colón in the Dominican capital, according to reporting by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.

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  Latin America US & Canada Society & Culture Migration

  Migration to US through Darién Gap plummets 99% while Trump cracks down on illegal immigration

  By The Christian Post

  Migrants attempting to reach the United States through the dangerous jungles of the Darién Gap have dropped by 99%, a dramatic decline that the White House celebrated in praise of the Trump administration's immigration policies. 

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  Oceania Society & Culture

  Australian Christian housing charity urges government to increase unemployment payments, highlights long-term benefits

  By Chris Eyte

  For the third consecutive year, a parliamentary committee has outlined key measures to combat poverty, and Mission Australia, a Christian not-for-profit provider of community and housing services, is urging the government to adopt the “consistently recommended” reforms.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

  US evangelical body calls for compassion and aid to help refugees and the poor, while acknowledging need for reform

  By Chris Eyte

  The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible stewardship of U.S. resources while urging compassion for vulnerable populations. In a newly adopted motion, the organization calls on the federal government to maintain international aid programs and work with faith-based organizations to support those in need at home and abroad.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Canadian evangelical body urges government to retain religious charities' status amid proposed policy changes

  By Chris Eyte

  The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has voiced strong concerns over government plans to remove the advancement of religion as a charitable purpose, emphasizing the significant contributions religious organizations make to Canadian society through social services, volunteerism, and community support.

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Honduran primary elections marred by delays as evangelicals urge calm

  By Diario Cristiano

  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.