Together with the Libertarian ruling party, the evangelical world has not only grown among believers, but from December 10th will also expand its presence in Congress. Two senators and seven members of the House of Representatives identify themselves as evangelical Christians, almost all from La Libertad Avanza, and are eager to translate their territorial influence into an agenda on family, abortion, sex education, and mental health.
This phenomenon has deep social underpinnings. According to a study by Coniset, 15.3% of Argentina’s population professes the evangelical faith, a number of more than 7 million people, compared to 9% in 2008. The 70% increase over 11 years occurred primarily among young people and popular sectors. The Church always goes where politics won’t go, and in the last expedition contributed territory and capillary action to the troops under construction.
In the Senate, Nadia MarquezThe leader of the Jesus Is King Church and the daughter of a Neuquén pastor will leave her seat in parliament to work with Giuzhenya. Vilma BediaShe is also a pastor and defines herself as “an evangelical, a mother, and a grandmother.” They will be in the House of Representatives. Myra FriasOriginally from Chubut. He is the current chief of the Ances tribe of Comodoro Rivadavia, and a member of Born to Govern, an organization that promotes the growth of evangelical leaders. Also Miguel RodriguezBorn in Tierra del Fuego, close to Reverend Hector Pauli, father of the Libertarian congressman. Santiago Pauli;and monica becerrafrom San Luis, former Minister of Social Development under Claudio Poggi’s government and defender of life “from conception”.
In the province of Buenos Aires, libertarian shipowners Sebastian Pareja He built bridges with evangelical pastors to expand his political system. Ramon “El Nene” VeraThe Peronist-born evangelist, who had a strong presence in Moreno, was one of his key allies. He was elected state representative to LLA and his daughter. andrea bellawill occupy a national seat. She defines herself in her network as a “Christian” and quotes 3 Maccabees: 19. “In battle, victory is determined not by the number of soldiers but by the power that comes from heaven.”
People who already occupy seats will be added to this group. Santiago Pauli; maria celeste ponceHe was baptized in the Jordan River this year with preacher Marcos Brunet. and Lourdes Arrietanow a former libertarian in the opposition party, who also describes himself as an evangelical Christian.
“Miley is the only president who fears God,” the pastor repeats. Gabriel BalleriniShe is a figurehead of the Kultur Kampf and one of the leaders who opposed the Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy (IVE) law in 2018. He is now passionate about repealing the law, explaining, “The president has said it is against the law, but he cannot repeal it by statute. That is up to Congress.” nation.
Mr. Marquez advanced his priorities in the Senate. Without departing from the government’s economic plans, namely tax and labor reforms, he predicted. infobae People calling for amendments to the Mental Health Act. “I work with a lot of people in addiction situations, so I want to really push this issue with the executive branch,” he said. He also sought greater influence in the Office of the Children’s Rights Ombudsman, where, along with Bedia, he led the attack on children’s rights. Marisa GrahamAlthough it failed to stop the appointment of maria paz bertello“Green” references such as Defender, and even references to Sens. Matias Robredo and Hector Vito, which would require Senate confirmation, are also not included.
Millais’ connections with the evangelical world were strengthened by ideological affinities. economic liberalism and moral conservatism. The President attended services, received the pastor at Casa Rosada, and attended the following events: correct festwhere he shared the stage with national and international preachers. There were also institutional moves. With Decree 486/2025, Millais resolved a historic demand from the non-Catholic world. Possibility of being legally established as a churchthere is no need to register as a civic organization or foundation. In addition, many congregations benefited from the Customs Delay Act, which allows them to donate seized goods to public interest organizations.
Last week, the President, his sister Secretary General Karina, his new Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorniand future Minister of the Interior, Diego Santilli They were blessed by pastors at Casa Rosada in commemoration of Evangelical Church Day. Millay prayed, remembered his victory in Buenos Aires, and attributed it to what he called “God.”
The expansion of evangelicalism also creates friction. During Pride Day, Marquez crossed a Socialist Party member Esteban Paulon The reference to homosexuality as a “belief” provoked strong criticism. According to Conisett, “Evangelicals have the most traditionalist position regarding the family model.” Only 31.7% support adoption by same-sex couples, and almost 7 in 10 believe the only valid marriage is between a man and a woman.
With more seats, a strengthened territorial framework, and the president’s political blessing, the evangelical sector is preparing to put up a tougher fight. The challenge will be to translate the spiritual affinity with Casa Rosada into legislative power that can advance its agenda. Mirei has other priorities at the moment, so she has to choose which battle to take part in.
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