Lizzie Sotola

Latin America Correspondent

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.

Articles by Lizzie Sotola

24 Jun, 2025 08:27 EDT

Latin America Church & Missions

‘One body, one mission’: Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance celebrates 75 years of unity and service

By Lizzie Sotola

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
2 Jun, 2025 08:50 EDT

Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

As Chile debates legalizing abortion on demand, Christian groups reject President Boric's proposals

By Lizzie Sotola

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).
23 May, 2025 02:50 EDT

Latin America Society & Culture

Christian media leaders gather virtually to discuss launch of new Ibero-American communicators alliance

By Lizzie Sotola

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.
14 May, 2025 05:20 EDT

Latin America Europe Church & Missions

Evangelical and Protestant leaders in Latin America react to the election of Pope Leo XIV

By Lizzie Sotola

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.
7 May, 2025 11:45 EDT

Latin America Family & Children Society & Culture

Evangelical and pro-family leaders warn Bolivian child-marriage bill may enable abuse of minors

By Lizzie Sotola

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.
22 Apr, 2025 10:48 EDT

Latin America Church & Missions

Argentinian Christians commemorate Pope Francis, reflect on personal encounters

By Lizzie Sotola

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.
4 Apr, 2025 08:44 EDT

Latin America Church & Missions

Evangelical group gains official recognition for rehabilitation ministry among prisoners in Santa Fe, Argentina

By Lizzie Sotola

In a landmark moment for prison ministry in Argentina, the Mesa Coordinadora Evangélica Carcelaria (MeCEC) — a network of evangelical pastors dedicated to supporting incarcerated individuals — was formally recognized this week in Rosario, the capital of Santa Fe province. The initiative aims to bring spiritual transformation and social reintegration to prisons through evangelism and the preaching of God’s Word.
27 Mar, 2025 09:01 EDT

Europe Family & Children Education

Evangelical body raises concerns over Spanish educational protocols for transgender minors

By Lizzie Sotola

The Federation of Evangelical Religious Entities of Spain (FEREDE) has published a detailed report on the educational protocols derived from regional LGBTI laws and Spain’s trans law. The document analyzes the impact of these regulations on parents’ rights to educate their children in accordance with their convictions, as well as on the exercise of parental authority.
25 Mar, 2025 09:22 EDT

Latin America Education

Argentina opens first evangelical university, aiming to combine faith and academic excellence

By Lizzie Sotola

Argentina marked a milestone in its educational history Saturday with the inauguration of the country’s first evangelical university. Located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Parque Chacabuco, the Universidad Evangélica del Cono Sur opened its doors with the goal of offering higher education that integrates academic excellence with Christian values.
20 Mar, 2025 21:04 EDT

Latin America Church & Missions

Large crowds and powerful moments of faith at the Palau Santo Domingo Festival 2025

By Lizzie Sotola

The Festival Palau Santo Domingo 2025 brought together thousands of people over two days filled with music, testimonies, and solidarity, becoming a great celebration of faith and hope in the Dominican capital. The opening was led by presenters Eva Piccini and Kike Pavón, who welcomed the audience. Music took center stage with Dominican artist Jameson Ramírez, followed by Kike Pavón himself and Dream Team DR, who energized the crowd.
18 Mar, 2025 04:31 EDT

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.
5 Mar, 2025 08:50 EST

Latin America Society & Culture

Peruvian lawmaker proposes eliminating 'femicide' charge, sparks controversy

By Lizzie Sotola

Last week, Peruvian Congresswoman Milagros Jáuregui de Aguayo presented a bill that would eliminate the crime of femicide and instead classify the murder of spouses or cohabitants under the principle of equality before the law.

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