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South America
Map reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.
Friday, January 11th, 2013
Two years ago Evangelist Nelson Ramos was martyred. His wife and three children continued to serve the Lord in his absence. Four months ago, the same group that killed him began sending threats to his wife. During a family devotion time the assassins stormed into the house and shot the widow, Alicia Castilla, in front of her children. The children have been threatened that if they do not leave town in the next three days that they will be next.
Posted in Colombia, Countries, News | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
The recent re-election of Chavez has many Christians concerned about the future. Despite his recent declarations that he “needed Jesus in his life” Chavez has a history of anti-Christian behavior including ousting Christian missionaries from the country.
Posted in Countries, News, Venezuela | No Comments »
Thursday, September 20th, 2012
A Pastor in Bogota Columbia was murdered as he exited his church. The exact reasons behind the murder are still being investigated, and while the “assassination of a pastor is extremely unusual in Bogota, countrywide church leaders are frequently targeted by illegal armed groups.” Initial reports indicate that the assassination was carried out by hit men.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2012
Brazil just hosted what is being dubbed as the “largest Christian event in the world.” We’re glad to see that this freedom exists in Brazil, and pray it will continue.
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Sunday, February 5th, 2012
The witnessing pastor was quoted as saying that an unknown assailant walked up to the victim without a word and shot him point blank several times. When the shooter saw the witness a short way down the street, he reportedly also fired three times in his direction.
Posted in Countries, Guatemala, News, South America | No Comments »
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
"For the third consecutive year, the place most affected, with an extremely elevated number of pastoral workers killed is the Americas, bathed with the blood of 13 priests and 2 lay persons..."
Posted in Colombia, Countries, News, South America | No Comments »
Friday, December 16th, 2011
"The predominantly Christian villagers had sought the military’s protection after their mayor was assassinated by the extreme leftist Shining Path, which often specifically targeted Christians and church leaders."
Posted in Countries, News, Peru, South America | No Comments »
Friday, April 30th, 2010
CSW gives chronological rundown on Kogui Christian persecution
Posted in Colombia, News | No Comments »
Saturday, April 24th, 2010
CSW releases request for support for persecuted in Colombia
Posted in Colombia, News | No Comments »
Monday, November 30th, 2009
The imprisonment of native Columbians for their Christian faith continues for tribal area
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Sixteen members of the indigenous people group, Kogui, in Colombia are being held prisoner in an effort to force them to renounce Christianity. They are not protected by the Columbian government because of indigenous laws.
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
The pastor was assassinated in front of his wife and six young members of his church by suspected members of a paramilitary group.
Posted in Colombia, News | No Comments »
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
The wife and children of pastor William Reyes, who was kidnapped last September in Colombia and is still missing, have moved from their home to another city due to threatening strangers presumably linked to his kidnappers.
Posted in Colombia, News | No Comments »
Friday, June 19th, 2009
At least ten Protestant pastors living in the northern Córdoba region of Colombia have come under threat from re-armed paramilitary groups over the past six months.
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009
On April 30, 18 Christians were arrested in Henan by Public Security Bureau officials for gathering in a house church for communion services. Two of the believers were released after ChinaAid sent out a press release on the incident, but 16 were still in prison. Finally, after the prayers and efforts of many around the world, PSB officials released the remaining 16 prisoners on May 8th without completing their detention or paying their fines.
Posted in Chile, News | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
Details are scant in this story, but the destruction of a church in Bolivia is cause for concern.
Posted in Bolivia, News | No Comments »
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
The Rev. William Reyes’ wife awaits word, fears for safety of her children.
Posted in Colombia, News | No Comments »
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
“Now we are military targets. God brought me here, but sometimes I have wished not to continue, because being a Christian in a context like this where we live has a very high price.”
Posted in Colombia, News | No Comments »
Sunday, March 8th, 2009
This leader is under threat for preaching the gospel in opposing the sexual exploitation of women in Brazil. He is not the only one to receive death threats.
Posted in Brazil, News | No Comments »
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Police encourage continued attacks on church office by their lack of follow up.
Posted in News, Venezuela | No Comments »
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
This story is cause for concern as the government in Venezuela has put restrictions on churches before.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
One pastor missing, three others reported killed in past month.
Posted in Colombia, News | No Comments »
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
President Rafael Correa of Ecuador has lashed out at the Church again this week, encouraging young people to refuse to be taught by those who want to leave the country “in darkness”—a reference to the campaign by the bishops to vote responsibility during the upcoming referendum on the new constitution.
Posted in Ecuador, News | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Backlash erupts against Christian opponents of proposed constitution. Catholic authorities report death threats and several acts of vandalism of church property in response to church opposition to several articles in Ecuador’s proposed new constitution.
Posted in Ecuador, News | No Comments »
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