Presbyterian Mission Agency Latin America Archives

Land use in Latin America and systemic poverty

Posted October 15th, 2021

To end systemic poverty, we first must understand its root causes by asking good questions. In Latin America and the Caribbean, two good questions to ask are, “How is the land used?” and “How are the people who live on that land treated?”

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to launch online series this week

Posted May 26th, 2021

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s new webinar episode features efforts to support the people of Honduras in the wake of natural disasters.

The Rev. John Sinclair dies in Tampa, Florida, at 96

Posted January 7th, 2021

The Rev. John Henderson Sinclair, 96, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastor for more than 70 years and an ardent advocate for peace and social justice, died in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 2.

Colombian school celebrates 150 years of academic excellence

Posted June 24th, 2019

The Colegio Americano, an educational ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia (IPC), recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. The school, older than the National University of Colombia, began in 1869 when Presbyterian mission worker Kate MacFerren began to teach English classes to a group of 18 girls in Bogotá.

Fulfilling God’s dream

Posted March 5th, 2019

Presbyterians do mission in partnership, and a vital part of that partnership is celebrating how God’s Spirit speaks through our partners in God’s mission.

Violence escalates in Nicaragua, PC(USA) mission co-worker leaves temporarily

Posted July 10th, 2018

Two months ago, peaceful protestors in Nicaragua were brutally attacked by forces loyal to the government. The ensuing unrest has resulted in the death of nearly 300 people and many Nicaraguans won’t leave their homes for fear of being shot. A special commission of the Organization of American States is investigating the government’s involvement in the violence.

Oraciones para nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Nicaragua

Posted April 24th, 2018

Los compañeros de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) piden oraciones por la crisis que se desarrolla en Nicaragua.

Prayers requested for brothers and sisters in Nicaragua

Posted April 24th, 2018

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) partners are asking for prayers for the unfolding crisis in Nicaragua.

Will Colombian peace accord lead to lasting peace?

Posted September 27th, 2016

After four years of dialogue and negotiations, President Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC guerrilla group agreed to end hostilities on June 23, 2016. The final peace accord, announced on August 24 and formally signed on September 26, will be placed before the Colombian people for a popular vote on October 2.