Restricted:
This
includes countries where government sanctioned circumstances or anti
Christian laws lead to Christians being harassed, imprisoned, killed, or
deprived of possessions or liberties because of their witness. Also
included are countries where government policy or practice prevents
Christians from obtaining Bibles or other Christian literature.
this
includes nations or large areas of nations where governments
consistently attempt to provide protection for the Christian population
but where Christians are routinely persecuted by family, friends,
neighbors or political groups because of their witness.
Monitored:
These
are areas being closely monitored by VOM because of a trend toward
increased persecution of Christians. The frequency and severity of
persecution do not currently meet the criteria of the Hostile category."South America:
Restricted:
Cuba
Monitored:
Venezuela
Hostile:
Chiapas (Mexico)
Columbia