Latin America and the Caribbean

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URI member groups are present in the following countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean region:

Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

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Stories From URI Latin America and the Caribbean

Impact of the Solidarity Support Program

As you know, it is not the institutional policy of URI to support the Circles of Cooperation with fondos. However, in the Asamblea Regional de Chile 2014, the possibility of providing some type of support to promote initiatives of the CCs that need support, given the socio-economic and cultural characteristics of other Latin American and Caribbean communities, was planted.

Meeting for Peace

On Saturday May 22, 2021, Mauricio Actual, a member of the Bridge Builders CC (a URI member group in Buenos Aires, Argentina), organized a small meeting for peace.

Interfaith Youth Celebration

On Saturday May 15, the youth of CC COEMATI (a URI member group) participated in a celebration of the day of San Juan Bautista de La Salle in Jujuy, Argentina.

Poster Against COVID-19, Take Care!

Given the conditions of the expansion of the virus in Brazil, as well as the new variants that are affecting Brazilian society, Reverend Môroni, first contact of CC Guanabara, developed a poster to be shared between the different religions to help contain the virus.

Energy Cleaning Through Medicinal Plants

In March, Isabel, first contact of CC Caminhos da Terra, made a live teaching with the indigenous Tafkea Fulni-ô tribe where he will bring the sacred teachings of his people. This includes energy cleaning through medicinal plants, Shamanic Reiki, and healing energy.

Viola, Causo and Prose

Viola, cause and prose is one of the many projects carried out by Moreno Overá. Here he propose a relaxed and artistic tour showing various elements of the Caipira culture.

Spiritual Reflection for the Day of Indigenous Peoples

Last Monday, April 19, the members of the Indigenous Peoples CCs of Argentina and the Cosmic Community participated in a spiritual reflection meeting for Indigenous Peoples Day. This activity took place at 4 pm, Argentine time in the Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Government House.Last Monday, April 19, the members of the Indigenous Peoples CCs of Argentina and the Cosmic Community participated in a spiritual reflection meeting for Indigenous Peoples Day. This activity took place at 4 pm, Argentine time in the Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Government House.

Female Protagonism in the Struggle for Religious Diversity

On March 16, the first contact Maria das Graças, of the CC MIR in Rio de Janeiro, participated in a live event with Fabiana Netto, on Instagram to talk about the role of women in the struggle for religious diversity.

Women for the Planet, Women for Peace

The International University of Peace (Unipaz) Federal District held the meeting "Women for The Earth, Women for Peace - Women's Voices for the Healing of the Planet", on March 9. The Gardeners of the Earth Project initiative is a tribute to International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8.

Water: Divine Gift, Human Right, Common Good

On March 22, the symposium Water: Divine Gift, Human Right, Common Good was held. The goal was to bring light to the issue of water and how the current system deals with this element so basic and necessary for the survival of life on the planet.

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