Latin America
From pioneering work in Peru to an arts festival in Guatemala, environmental outreach projects in Panama and drama performances of Mark’s gospel in Brazil: the IFES Latin America region is full of creative students who want others to know Jesus and want to see the gospel transform their societies. But Latin America faces huge challenges as well — both in the university and in the wider society. Inequality, violence, corruption and environmental disasters affect the every day lives of students and their communities.
In this challenging context it has been exciting to see a new generation of students built up, passionate about social justice and evangelism. Through training and grant programs, IFES is investing in student leaders, empowering them to speak out against environmental destruction, sexual violence and corruption, and equipping them to proclaim to their friends the hope Jesus brings.
National movements in Latin America are seeing more and more students reached with the good news – through individuals sharing the gospel on their campuses, and through pioneering on new campuses. IFES is currently supporting the launch of 113 new student groups across the region, including 51 in Mexico alone.
Pray for students in Latin America on 18 October! Learn more about World Student Day.
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Argentina
ABUAAsociación Bíblica Universitaria ArgentinaMarcelo Pérez:National Director
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Bolivia
CCUComunidad Cristiana Universitaria BoliviaGeneral Secretary:Vilma Almendras
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Brazil
ABUBAliança Bíblica Universitária do BrasilGeneral Secretary:Thiago Rodgers de Oliveira
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Chile
GBUCHGrupo Bíblico Universitario de ChileGeneral Secretary:Francisco Flores
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Colombia
UCUUnidad Cristiana UniversitariaGeneral Secretary:Maritza León
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Costa Rica
ECUEstudiantes Cristianos UnidosGeneral Secretary:Brayan Chaves Varela
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Cuba
KoinoniaComunidad de profesionales y estudiantes cristianos de CubaRegional Secretary:Carmen Castillo
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Dominican Republic
ADEEAsociación Dominicana de Estudiantes EvangélicosMain Contact:Rosa Garcia
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Ecuador
CECEComunidad de Estudiantes Cristianos del EcuadorGeneral Secretary:Guadelupe (Lupita) Muñoz
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El Salvador
MUCMovimiento Universitario CristianoGeneral Secretary:Brandon Molina
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Guatemala
GEUGrupo Evangélico Universitario de GuatemalaActing General Secretary:Nydia Cabrera
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Honduras
CCUHComunidad Cristiana de Universitarios de HondurasGeneral Secretary:Belkis Roxana Hernandéz Aragón
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Mexico
CompaCompañerismo Estudiantil, A.C.General Secretary:Mary Olguin
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Nicaragua
CECNICComunidad de Estudiantes Cristianos de NicaraguaGeneral Secretary:Daniela Villacorta
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Panama
CECComunidad de Estudiantes CristianosGeneral Secretary:Idalcy Aguilar
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Paraguay
GBUPGrupo Biblico Universitario del ParaguayGeneral Secretary:Raquel Cardozo
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Peru
AGEUPAsociación de Grupos Evangélicos Universitarios del PerúGeneral Secretary:Robin Rodriguez
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Puerto Rico
ABUAsociación Bíblica Universitaria de Puerto RicoGeneral Secretary:Jhonny Nieto
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Uruguay
CBUUComunidad Bíblica UniversitariaGeneral Secretary:Jorge Bermudez
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Venezuela
MUEVEMovimiento Universitario Evangélico VenezolanoGeneral Secretary:Joel David Suarez
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Latin America Snapshots
- 20Affiliated movements
- 1953first movement affiliated to IFES (Compa Mexico)
- 24.5million university students
- 160million young people in the region
- ABUB Brazil and Compa Mexico: largest movements
- GBUP Paraguay: smallest movement
Regional Staff Team
- Carmen CastilloRegional Secretary
- Gisela MuñozSub-Regional Coordinator for Spanish-speaking Caribbean
- Marina Medina MorenoSub-Regional Coordinator for Central America and Mexico
- Blas LopezGraduate Coordinator