Peru’s president, Pedro Castillo, tried to dissolve congress on Wednesday. Lawmakers called the move an attempted coup.
President of Peru Pedro Castillo Arrested After Trying to Dissolve Congress
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The Most Translated Film in History, The JESUS Film, Released in 2,000th Language
Jesus Film Project just hit a huge milestone: 2,000 languages now have a translation of the JESUS Film! That means millions of people can watch JESUS — the most translated film in the world — in their heart language.
Peruvian Ethnic Nationalist Leader who Led Failed 2005 Uprising is Released from Prison
The Peruvian leader of a failed 2005 ethnic nationalist uprising was released from prison on Saturday after serving a sentence for leading the rebellion, roiling Peru with the possibility he might re-emerge as an influential political leader.
Drug Cartel Violence Surges in Latin America, Mission Cry Plans to Take Bibles Into Critical Areas
Violence related to drug cartels has surged across South and Central America.
Gospel Transforms Peruvians’ Lives In Ways they Never Imagined
In remote corners of Peru where villagers live in obscurity, the Cross of Christ is transforming their lives in ways they never imagined.
Peru Elects Rural Teacher Pedro Castillo as New President and his Decisions are Already Causing Many to Lose Hope
In Peru, rural teacher Pedro Castillo has been installed as the president after narrowly defeating a political insider in the election.
Communist Terrorists in Peru Kill 16 Ahead of Uncertain Election
Peru faces a divisive presidential election, scheduled for June 6. Everything has become politicized. The Shining Path terrorist group, once a powerful communist army in Peru, murdered 16 people last week. They left behind pamphlets warning people not to vote in the election.
Scripture Shipments from World Missionary Press Top 50 Million in First Quarter of 2021
As uncertainty rises, so does the global demand for Scripture. More about that here.
Two Christians Rescued by Police After Being Swept Downriver During Baptism in Peru
Most baptisms don’t end with police intervention, but when two Peruvian Christians got swept away by a river, they needed to be rescued to survive.
Peru’s Interim President Manuel Merino Resigns After Protest Deaths
Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, resigned on Sunday, less than a week into his new administration, after protests calling for his removal left two dead and dozens injured, plunging the country into yet another political crisis.
At Least 27 Wounded in Peru as Protesters and Police Clash Amid Political Unrest
At least 27 people have been wounded in clashes between police and protestors as thousands of Peruvians took to the streets to demonstrate against the dismissal of President Martin Vizcarra, police and rights groups said on Friday.
e3 Partners’ Virtual Mission Trips Have Encouraging Outcomes
Did you know you can take an international mission trip without leaving home? The concept is new at e3 Partners, but the ongoing global pandemic has forced their ministry to think outside the box – and they’re encouraged by the results.
