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Evangelical Church Day celebrated in La Araucanía and Nueve de Julio
In La Araucanía, Chile, regional authorities and religious leaders held a ceremony to commemorate the National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches. The event, led by regional presidential delegate Francisco Ljubetic and Johany Vizcarra, president of the Temuco Pastors Council, included the raising of the evangelical flag. Ljubetic emphasized the importance of these communities in fostering solidarity and social collaboration, noting the government's intent to strengthen ties with religious groups through the National Office of Religious Affairs.
In Nueve de Julio, Argentina, pastors Pablo Furci and Gustavo Buonanno organized a local celebration at Plaza Belgrano. The event, held near the Bible Monument, invited the broader community to participate in activities including the national anthem and reflections on the history of the Reformation. Organizers stated the gathering was intended to be an inclusive event open to all denominations and citizens.