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Hundreds of faithful filled Casco Antiguo in Panama City for Easter Sunday Mass and the traditional Procession of Joy, marking the Resurrection in one of Holy Week’s most emotional celebrations. The event brought together religious devotion and historic tradition in Panama’s capital.
Hundreds of faithful gathered in Casco Antiguo to celebrate Easter Sunday with Mass at the Cathedral Basilica and the traditional Procesión de la Alegría. The procession honored the Risen Jesus and the Virgin of Joy in one of Holy Week’s most moving moments.
Albrook Transportation Terminal saw a heavy return of travelers to Panama City after the 2026 Holy Week holiday break. The surge reflects the terminal’s central role in interprovincial travel across Panama.
The United States has raised concerns over the detention of Panama-flagged vessels in China, spotlighting the country’s global ship registry. The issue underscores Panama’s maritime influence and the diplomatic sensitivity tied to its flag.
Michael Amir Murillo eased injury fears after the Beşiktaş-Fenerbahçe match by saying he did not suffer a fracture. The Panamanian defender’s update brought relief to fans tracking his condition.
The presidential chapel opened on Easter Sunday, drawing worshippers and tourists seeking a place for prayer and reflection. The visit also highlighted the chapel’s rare public access and its ties to Panama’s religious traditions.
Senniaf has launched a search after three teenage girls escaped from a private shelter in Panama, with one already located. The case comes amid heightened concern over repeated incidents in the country’s child protection centers.
The closing Holy Week procession in Casco Antiguo featured the Risen Christ and the Virgin of Joy before both images entered the Basilica of Santa María la Antigua. The ceremony marked the end of Easter observances in one of Panama City’s most historic districts.
Hundreds gathered in Guararé and Santiago for the traditional Corrida de los Santos del Domingo de Resurrección, a major Catholic Easter celebration in the region. The event remains one of the area’s most enduring religious and cultural traditions.
A Béisbol Mayor game between Coclé and Bocas del Toro was delayed because of electrical problems, disrupting the live TVMAX broadcast. The issue affected both fans in the stadium and viewers following Panama’s top provincial baseball competition.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says the official CEPANIM registration platform will be available during April. The system will allow people to verify whether they qualify for the benefit.
Water service in Penonomé has been restored after a disruption at the raw water intake. Authorities are now working to maintain full drinking water production and protect water sources.
A 70-year-old French tourist was found dead near Isla Cébaco after disappearing at Playa El Estero in Soná, Veraguas. The case adds to the holiday period’s death toll in Panama.
An ancient tomb in Panama containing gold, jewelry, and pre-Hispanic skeletons is adding new evidence to the country’s archaeological record. The find also feeds debate over how socially and politically complex central Panama’s early societies may have been.
U.S. Social Security representatives will hold walk-in service sessions in Panama City and Boquete this week for benefit and SSN questions. Visitors should bring required original documents and copies, with no appointment needed.
IFARHU is moving forward with a gradual ACH payment rollout for PASE-U as part of a modernization plan. The change updates how student aid is delivered across Panama.
Panama’s Holy Week travel surge has been marked by two deaths, an ongoing search for a missing French tourist, and heavy emergency and security operations nationwide. Authorities have logged more than 43,000 movements and over 5,500 beachgoers across the country.
Authorities in Panama reported the escape of three adolescents from a private shelter, and one of them has already been located. The case highlights the challenges of protecting minors in residential care facilities.
A steady stream of passengers filled the Santiago terminal as Holy Week ended in Panama, with travelers waiting calmly despite long lines. The return movement reflected the usual rush back to work and weekday routines.
Partial closures on the Pan-American Highway will continue from April 6 through May 5 as Panama’s Ministry of Public Works advances the Corredor de las Playas expansion. One lane per direction will remain open while crews work across the El Espino–Sajalices and Campana sections.