It’s been a big week for IJM Bolivia. Three convictions in one week is no small feat, particularly given the context of delays and postponed hearings I talked about in my previous post. Our grand total for the year to date now stands at 13 – more than in any previous year we’ve been working in Bolivia. We’re praying in confidence for more before the year is out.

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2014-11-12 IJM Breaking News 1
The first two convictions for the week were V’s cases …

 

2014-11-12 IJM Breaking News
… And A got Number 3! Check out the video 🙂

 

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