From March 27 through April 2, 2026, faithful across Latin America and the Caribbean observed Holy Week through vibrant processions and time-honored religious traditions.
Colombia held a somber memorial service in Bogota to pay tribute to 69 security personnel who perished when their military aircraft crashed.
The USS Nimitz, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, arrived and anchored in Panama’s Gulf waters during this period.
Meanwhile, Bolivia faced disappointment as their hopes were dashed in World Cup qualifying competition.
Photo editor Anita Baca, working from Mexico City, compiled this visual collection of the week’s significant events across the region.
