VenezuelaMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Venezuelan Christians Unsure of the FutureTuesday, October 16th, 2012The 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. Venezuelan bishops denounce latest attacks on Pope’s representativeSaturday, January 24th, 2009Police encourage continued attacks on church office by their lack of follow up. Pro-Chávez Vandals Try Intimidation on ChurchSunday, November 23rd, 2008This story is cause for concern as the government in Venezuela has put restrictions on churches before. Venezuela’s president chastened; reports of persecution risingThursday, December 6th, 2007"We have heard reports of increased persecution, particularly along the Colombian border with Venezuela. There are some cases of Venezuela providing sanctuary for FARC guerrillas from Colombia, and in other cases, literally, persecution instances against the church in that particular area." Religious Liberty in the Americas (1 of 2)Saturday, July 29th, 2006This is the first in a multi-part series evaluating the condition of religious freedom around the world from a Catholic perspective. Though it does not address the conditions of religious freedom for all Christians, it provides valuable insight into a part of the church not often seen. Missions Group Follows Orders to Leave VenezuelaMonday, February 13th, 2006Complying with President Hugo Chavezs order to leave Venezuelas indigenous lands by today, the last two New Tribes Mission (NTM) workers left the area late last week. New Tribes is Forced to Leave Venezuela Tribal Areas by February 12Tuesday, February 7th, 2006Venezuela agrees to hear appeal but forces missionaries to leave. Thousands of Tribal People Rally in Support of NTM in VenezuelaFriday, November 4th, 2005Tribal people support mission group that President Chavez has ordered to leave the country. Venezuela’s Chavez To Begin Persecuting?Saturday, October 15th, 2005We have been hearing that the situation for Christians in Venezuela after Pat Robertson's unfortunate remarks about assasinating Venezuela's communist president. Now we get this report. . . Venezuela Suspends Issuing of Missionary PermitsSaturday, September 3rd, 2005The Venezuelan government has temporarily suspended the issuing of missionary permits and visa after a prominent American evangelist suggested the assassination of its President, Hugo Chavez. |
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