# Historic church restoration projects in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/historic-church-restoration-projects-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-09-12T22:45:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various heritage restoration projects are being conducted on historic religious sites across Latin America.

In Brazil, the São José Operário Church in João Monlevade has received approval for a restoration plan focusing on altar conservation and accessibility improvements. Meanwhile, the Sagrado Coração de Jesus Church in Belo Horizonte is in the final stages of a multi-year restoration, with specialists currently working on ceiling paintings.

In Argentina, maintenance and roof repairs on the church in Purmamarca have been completed using traditional ‘torta de barro’ (mud cake) techniques involving local mud and straw. In Mexico, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Hermosillo is entering the technical definition stage of its third rehabilitation phase, which aims to repair roofs and offices following damage from heavy rainfall.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Heritage restoration projects underway for churches in Argentina and Mexico

Historical churches in Argentina and Mexico are undergoing significant restoration, including the Purmamarca church in Argentina and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Hermosillo in Mexico.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heritage-restoration-projects-underway-for-churches-in-argentina-and-mexico

### 2026-09-03: Heritage restoration projects approved for historic churches in Minas Gerais

Restoration projects are progressing for the São José Operário Church in João Monlevade and the historic Sagrado Coração de Jesus Church in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heritage-restoration-projects-approved-for-historic-churches-in-minas-gerais

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