How did Spanish-speaking Pentecostal churches develop in Mexico and the southwestern United States?

The development of Spanish-speaking Pentecostal churches was significantly influenced by the Azusa Street revival, which began in Los Angeles in 1906. Latinos who participated in this movement played a key role in spreading Pentecostalism to Mexico and throughout the southwestern United States.12

As the movement expanded, it took several forms:

• Denominational Growth: Established groups such as the Assemblies of God and the Church of God developed large, dedicated Spanish-language branches to serve these growing communities.1
• Autonomous Movements: In addition to the expansion of existing denominations, entirely new and autonomous Pentecostal denominations were formed within Mexico and Puerto Rico.1

These developments served as a foundation for the further spread of Pentecostalism throughout the rest of Latin America, where the movement experienced significant growth during the latter decades of the 20th century and into the 21st century.1