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  Latin America Society & Culture

  President Maduro threatens 'bloodbath' if he loses, yet Venezuelans hopeful today's election will bring change

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro threatened a “bloodbath” if the loses the presidential election today, July 28. While some take the warning seriously, others believe it is just meant to instill fear and suppress his rival's voters as finally, after quarter of a century of socialist rule, there seems to be hope for change.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

  Church leaders should be trained in suicide prevention, says survivor: 'Jesus is the greatest protection'

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Suicide is as old as mankind. Throughout history, different cultures and different human societies have viewed suicide in different ways, depending on the philosophical, religious, intellectual, social and economic principles of each time period. The life story of Matías Kornetz, director and founder of “Prevenir es Amar” (Preventing is Loving) - an organization devoted to preventing suicide and supporting those who are immersed in substance abuse and may fall into suicidal behaviors - is the st

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  US & Canada Latin America Church & Missions

  Chicago church organizes wedding for seven immigrant couples who wish commit their marriages to God

  By Carolina Luciano Burgos

  The ministry of La Villita church, from New Life Community Church (NLCC) in Chicago, performed a wedding ceremony in which six Venezuelan and one Mexican couple decided to “do things right” and formalize their relationships following Scripture, by way of marriage.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Crying Out Together in Costa Rica: Evangelicals launch month-long prayer initiative against femicide, domestic violence

  By Lizzie Sotola

  The Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense (FAEC) has launched “Clamando Unidos en Costa Rica” (Crying Out Together in Costa Rica), a challenge to pray 24 hours a day during the whole month of July and have virtual and in-person meetings once a day to pray for the country with one heart. 

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  Latin America Caribbean Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Churches in the Caribbean and Central America get ready for a more intense hurricane season in 2024

  By Carolina Luciano Burgos

  In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, churches in the Caribbean and Central America are set to embrace what is expected to be a historic hurricane season, with an 85% chance of experiencing a more active and intense season than normal. Beryl was the first "major" hurricane in July, something unprecedented at the start of the hurricane season. It became the first of its kind to make landfall at a severe category so early.

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  Global Church & Missions

  Quadrennial World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives highlights 'competent, compassionate, Christ-like care'

  By Chris Eyte

  300 Christian nurses and midwives from 40 countries gathered together in Spain to explore strength and caring in the face of ongoing challenges in the profession. Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) organized the World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives quadannual event at Casa Diocesana, Malaga, June 27-30.