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.
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Argentina
ABUAAsociación Bíblica Universitaria ArgentinaMain Contact:Oficina Nacional
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Bolivia
CCUComunidad Cristiana Universitaria BoliviaGeneral Secretary:Vilma Almendras
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Brazil
ABUBAliança Bíblica Universitária do BrasilGeneral Secretary:Sarah Nigri de Angelis
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Chile
GBUCHGrupo Bíblico Universitario de ChileGeneral Secretary:Gustavo Sobarzo
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Colombia
UCUUnidad Cristiana UniversitariaGeneral Secretary:Maritza León
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Costa Rica
ECUEstudiantes Cristianos UnidosGeneral Secretary:Edner Porras Rodriguez
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Cuba
KoinoniaComunidad de profesionales y estudiantes cristianos de CubaRegional Secretary:David Bahena
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Dominican Republic
ADEEAsociación Dominicana de Estudiantes EvangélicosGeneral Secretary:Devora Almengo
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Ecuador
CECEComunidad de Estudiantes Cristianos del EcuadorGeneral Secretary:Ruth Hicks
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El Salvador
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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 Hernández Aragón
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Mexico
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Nicaragua
CECNICComunidad de Estudiantes Cristianos de NicaraguaGeneral Secretary:Shirley Alvarado
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Panama
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Paraguay
GBUPGrupo Biblico Universitario del ParaguayGeneral Secretary:Oscar Ocampos
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Peru
AGEUPAsociación de Grupos Evangélicos Universitarios del PerúGeneral Secretary:Robin Rodriguez
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Puerto Rico
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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
- 153million young people in the region
- ABUB Brazil and Compa Mexico: largest movements
- GBUP Paraguay: smallest movement
Regional Staff Team
- David BahenaRegional Secretary
Gisela Muñoz Sub-Regional Coordinator for Spanish-speaking Caribbean
Carmen Castillo Sub-Regional Coordinator for Southern Cone
Marina Medina Moreno Sub-Regional Coordinator for Central America and Mexico
