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

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.
28 Feb, 2025 13:07 EST

Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

Colombia faces rising violence and forced recruitment of minors by armed groups

By Lizzie Sotola

The violence and forced recruitment of minors by illegal armed groups in Colombia have reached alarming levels. According to recent reports, children who refuse to join these organizations face deadly reprisals, particularly those from Christian communities.
19 Feb, 2025 19:15 EST

Latin America US & Canada Society & Culture

Lakewood Music Español releases new album, bringing hope to Hispanic community

By Lizzie Sotola

During a press conference for the release of Lakewood Music Español's new album, set for Feb. 28, musicians Danilo Montero, Ingrid Rosario, Ramiro García, and Jafet Lora shared insights into the creative process behind the project. A central theme emerged throughout the discussion: the hope conveyed through the songs and their impact on listeners, integrating them into personal worship.
28 Jan, 2025 11:47 EST

Latin America Church & Missions

'The priority is to reflect biblical theologies': Interview with Samuel Pagán about the faithfulness of the NIV

By Lizzie Sotola

In the world of Christian literature, the Bible stands as the best-selling book and simultaneously one of the most questioned in human history. Recognized as containing the Word of God, it serves as the primary reference for Christians worldwide, including Catholics, Evangelicals, and Orthodox believers, who accept it as a source of sound doctrine.
13 Dec, 2024 07:12 EST

Europe Society & Culture

'Brave': An artistic and human immersion in the reality of human trafficking

By Lizzie Sotola

The solidarity artists' platform DTProject, in collaboration with Diaconia Spain, has presented Valientes, an audiovisual work that explores the complex and painful reality of human trafficking from an artistic and human perspective. Supported by over 120 volunteers and the testimonies of 10 women survivors, this project weaves a compelling narrative.
14 Nov, 2024 11:11 EST

Latin America Church & Missions

Bible Society of Brazil celebrates printing of 200 million Bibles and New Testaments

By Lizzie Sotola

The Bible Society of Brazil (SBB) recently achieved a historic milestone in biblical dissemination: the printing of 200 million Bibles and New Testaments. In 2011, SBB celebrated the printing of its first 100 million copies. Just over a decade later, that figure has doubled to 200 million. This remarkable growth reflects the increasing demand for the Bible and the enduring impact of the organization’s work, which is part of a global network of Bible Societies dedicated to translating, printing,
12 Sep, 2024 08:09 EDT

US & Canada Latin America Family & Children

Overuse of digital devices harms underage kids' health: 'we need love of Christ, wisdom of God'

By Lizzie Sotola

96 percent of American children and teens use social media on a daily basis and nearly half say they use it “almost constantly”, according to the Pew Research Center (PRC). The situation seems comparable in many other countries around the world. While experts have yet to confirm a direct correlation between social media use and poor mental health, there is growing evidence suggesting a connection to anxiety, depression and loneliness.

Lizzie Sotola

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