The rise of the evangelicals in latin america
Ecuador: religion of the people
The Catholic church is in decline in Latin America as the evangelical movement makes converts. The political and social implications of this movement are profound but, as demonstrated in Ecuador and Brazil, its development has not been monolithic or coherent.
by Laurent Tranier
LUIS MACAS is under no illusions: “The survival of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Andes (Conaie) is under threat. The aim of my presidency is to retrench and consolidate the base of the movement.” Macas is a historic figure. From 1990 to 1996 he was president of (...)
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