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Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 6 p.m. 6,000-8,000 ($12-16). Info: Butoh FestivalDanza Facebook page Semana Santa in Lorca is an extraordinarily flamboyant event the most important element of which is the famed biblical processions a unique manifestation of faith which features the exquisite embroideries for which the city is so famous These are displayed throughout the year in the embroidery museums of the Cofradías (brotherhoods or guilds) and although the most spectacular pieces are the vast cloaks worn in the main biblical processions the attention to detail in Lorca is mindboggling cloak and capirote (the tall pointed hats worn by the penitents) is lavishly smothered in detailed embroidery and gold thread Although the biblical processions are the most famous element of Semana Santa in Lorca there are other unique events during this week with a number of Via Crucis walks up to the Calvary high above the city purple robed penitents dragging their wooden crosses up the steep steps and numerous intimate “encuentros” and theatrical moments where pasos meet in shaded squares and statues glide silently through darkened streets Tickets for seats in the stands which are set up along the routes of the biblical processions are available directly from the Cofradías, the Whites and the Blues (see below) Paso Blanco (ticket sales). Calle Santo Domingo, 8. Opening hours Monday to Wednesday 11am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 7pm, Thursday and Friday 11.30am to 2.30pm. Click for map, Calle Santo Domingo, Lorca Click here for details of the Lorca Tourist Office Full information about the embroideries of Lorca can be found here Information about what to visit, the monuments and history of Lorca as well as plenty of practical information about the city can be found on the Lorca Today website and further guided tours this week in the feed below.  PROGRAM FOR SEMANA SANTA LORCA 2024 (NB Images do not necessarily relate to the specific day) NOTE: ALL TIMINGS ARE PROVISIONAL PENDING CONFIRMATION AND PROCESSIONS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CANCELLATION IN THE EVENT OF ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS Midnight of Thursday night: on the stroke of midnight at the door of the Church of San Francisco the Serenata to the Virgen de los Dolores is performed a song to begin Semana Santa and welcome in her holiest day Thousands of members of the Paso Azul gather to join in making this the “bluest night of the year” in Lorca 7.30: Vía Crucis of the Paso Encarnado, the Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre. The walk to the hill known as the Calvary in Lorca begins at the Iglesia de San Cristóbal and ends at the Parroquía de San Diego where the Cristo de la Sangre remains until the following Tuesday 16.30: Vía Crucis Penitencial to mark the end of Lent (Paso Morado) which is the site of the first Station of the Cross the Paso Morado climb up to the Calvary with the image of the Virgen of los Dolores created by sculptor Marcos Laborda Hooded penitents in in purple robes carry large wooden crosses and at the top of the climb is one of the most unexpected sights in Lorca 19.30: Mass in the church of San Francisco in honour of the Santísima Virgen de los Dolores 19.30: Vía Crucis of the Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre following a route from the church of San Cristóbal to the church of San Diego 19.30: Procesión de la Virgen de los Dolores (Paso Azul) Departure from the Iglesia de San Francisco via Cuesta de San Francisco entering the main street of Avenida de Juan Carlos I at approximately 20.00 This is the first of the main processions of the week and includes some of the elements of the biblical parade and a number of horsemen as well as all of the “pasos” of the blues Also included are the six embroideries belonging to the Paso Azul which have been declared Items of Cultural Interest The Paso Blanco contribute the “Triumphant entry of Constantino into Rome” and the Roman soldiers while the female members of the Paso Azul wear traditional “mantilla” shawls and accompany the Virgen de los Dolores Tickets for seats cost 5 euros and can be purchased directly from the two main Cofradías Sábado de Pasión (Passion Saturday) 20.00: In the Iglesia de San Francisco the “Salve” hymn is performed in honour of the Virgen de los Dolores The salve was written in 1903 by José Antonio Navarro and this is the only day of the year on which this piece of music can be heard 21.00: Mass in honour of the Virgen de la Soledad (the patron of the Paso Negro) in the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio 21.45: Procesión de la Soledad, presided over by the Hermandad de la Curia (Paso Negro). Leaves from the Iglesia de Santiago and follows a route through the old town of Lorca: Calle Santiago The procession lasts for approximately one hour 10.00: Mass in commemoration of the Triumphant Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem 15 minutes prior to this the palms which will be carried in the evening procession are blessed 12.00: The three standards of the Paso Blanco enter the Capilla del Rosario and are then taken to their collection points for the evening 12.30: Blessing of the Palms in the church of San Cristóbal (Paso Negro) 19.15: Procesión de las Palmas (Paso Negro) The participants gather in the Plaza de España and follow a route along Álamo Príncipe Alfonso and Óvalo de Santa Paula before entering the main thoroughway of the Avenida Juan Carlos I at around 20.00 before ending back in the Plaza de España Seats cost 5 euros and can be purchased from the Paso Azul and the Paso Blanco This parade is the first to include some elements of the spectacular biblical procession of Good Friday evening notably the Triumphant Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem of the Paso Blanco It’s probably the best evening to go if you don´t want to buy a full price seat for the main biblical processions as there are enough elements to make it an exciting occasion and the horsemen are more reckless on this night than any other thousands of participants dressed as shepherds and townsfolk from Jerusalem follow waving their palms and olive branches to welcome Christ The Paso Azul parade with the Pharaonic group a colourful and exotic troupe which includes the sacred sun boat of Ramses II carried by slaves from 10.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday shorter opening hours are in place to prepare for the processions: MuBBla 11.30 to 14.30 21.00: Representation of the living Vía Crucis and ending in front of the small church on Monte Calvario the streets packed as the events of the Passion are played out 10.30: The embroidery museums open their Semana Santa exhibitions 20.00: Prayer of the Rosary in honour of Nuestra Señora La Virgen de la Amargura in the Capilla del Rosario 21.00: The figure of Cristo de la Sangre leaves the church of San Diego prior to the start of the evening procession 21.15: Nuestro Señor Jésus de la Penitencia leaves the church of San Cristóbal 21.30: It is the turn of the Santísima Virgen de la Soledad Coronada to depart from the church of San Cristóbal 22.00: The three processions and tableaux meet in an emotional “Encuentro” in the Plaza de la Estrella marking the official start of the Procesión del Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre 10.30: The embroidery museums open their extraordinary Semana Santa exhibitions 23.00: The figure of Christ crucified is carried by the Hermanos del Socorro from the church of La Misericordia on the hill of Calvary above the city centre to the Iglesia Parroquial del Carmen in the Penitential Descent of Cristo de la Misericordia As the figure exits the church saetas are sung by the moonlight and the procession is lit by torches 23.59: The Paso Morado exhibit the figure of Nuestro Señor Jesús Nazareno at the door of the Iglesia del Carmen where more Saetas are performed by singers from Lorca and all over Spain (Paso Morado) Midnight: A serenade is sung to the Santísima Virgen de la Soledad Coronadaat the door of the Iglesia de San Cristóbal with the participation of the Agrupación Musical del Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre (Paso Encarnado) The embroidery museums open their extraordinary Semana Santa exhibitions early in the morning 19.00: The Procesión del Perdón This first major biblical processions concerns the might of Rome and the persecution of early Christians in the Empire the paso of the Last Supper and the suffering of Jesus before his crucifixion It's not the biggest procession of all - Friday is more spectacular and contains ALL of the biblical elements whereas this procession only contains some of them Leaving from the Iglesia del Carmen at 19.30 Lope Gisbert and Floridablanca and reaches the main area and the stands of Juan Carlos I at around 20.00 the procession goes along Avenida de Portugal and Nogalte Leaves from the Iglesia de San Cristóbal and passes through the major streets of the district: calles Portijico Mayor and Plaza de la Estrella and Plaza Hortalizas This is a strictly religious event which takes place in a silence which is broken only by the sounds of saetas (a type of song sung by a one voice) at various points along the way 23.55: Vía Crucis de Penitencia A candlelit procession from the first Station of the Cross which is at the doorway of the Colegio de San Francisco lasting right through the night as numerous groups form to walk up to the hill of Calvary The figure of the Cristo de la Misericordia accompanies the first group on his way back to his permanent home 10.30: Procesión Penitencial del Vía Crucis This austere Paso Morado procession leaves from the Colegio de San Francisco and is one of the oldest processions of which records exist in Lorca From here it heads up towards the Ermita de la Misericordia located on the hill known by the locals as Monte Calvario Hundreds of penitents in purple tunics with crosses on their chests accompany the pasos of San Juan Evangelista Nuestro Señor Jésus Nazareno del Socorro on their journey along the Vía Crucis A "rezaor" recites traditional prayers passed down verbally from one generation to thenext since the 18th century describing each of the Stations of the Cross This event has been taking place in Lorca since the 17th century 16.30: Mass in the Iglesia de San Cristóbal and the Iglesia del Carmen 19.00: The main biblical procession of Lorca This spectacular event begins in the Capilla del Rosario and forms up along Calles Lope Gisbert entering Avenida Juan Carlos I via the Óvalo de Santa Paula at approximately 20.00 It is the most important parade of the week - hence the price of the tickets - and is a truly extraordinary sight and for visitors to the Region of Murcia over Easter the seats are well worth the money the standards and the shawls worn by the sculptures and they are exquisite works of art in their own right In amongst all of this the crowd scream their support for the Blues and the Whites and if you can afford the tickets this is a unique spectacle and expression of faith and fervour which should be seen at least once by everyone living in The procession is headed by the Paso Encarnado and the Paso Morado followed by the Paso Azul and the Paso Blanco with the Paso Negro sandwiched in between It is the single event with the most complete selection of the standards cloaks and other embroidered items which are the first textiles in Spain to be awarded Item of Cultural Interest status 11.00: The floral decoration of the platforms on which the images of the Virgen de la Encarnación and Nuestro Señor Jesús Resucitado are carried begins at the Ex-Colegiata de San Patricio the façades of the buildings in the Plaza de España are decorated ready for the resurrection 21.00: Easter Vigil begins in the churches of San Patricio the Virgen del Carmen and San Cristóbal as does the Procession of the Virgen de la Encarnación (starting at the church of San Patricio at 22.30 and heading for the Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor the figure of straw representing Judas is burnt at 22.00 in the Plaza de España as a prelude to Easter Sunday an event which has been traditional in Lorca since the 18th century Domingo de Resurrección (Easter Sunday) 11.30: Procesión del Resucitado Leaves from the church of San Patricio and takes the following route: Álamo arriving back at the recently reopened Excolegiata de San Patricio at approximately 13.00 The splendour of the last Semana Santa procession in Lorca is epitomized by the figure of Nuestro Señor Jesús Resucitado carried on the shrines of bearers clad in white tunics and showered with petals along the route All of the main standards of the Cofradías accompany the statue as the bells chime in the streets on this day of glory and celebration Holy Mass is celebrated in the Plaza de España 20.30: Solemn Salve to the Virgen de la Amargura in the Capilla del Rosario When visiting Lorca one of your first ports of call should be the tourist office in Plaza de España (telephone 968 441914 For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings some of which are currently still not open The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen located within the complex of its historic castle For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article In response to the alarming discovery of hydrocarbon contamination in the water sources of several districts in the capital the Ministry of Health has issued a comprehensive sanitary order to address the crisis The emergency is estimated to impact around 100,000 residents residing in the cantons of Goicoechea The focus of the order is directed at the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewerage (AyA) which has been instructed to adhere to a set of stringent provisions aimed at mitigating the impact on affected communities AyA is mandated to provide drinking water of both adequate quality and quantity for the residents in the affected districts Authorities have underscored the urgency of this provision to ensure the health and well-being of the affected population AyA is further required to submit a schedule and daily reports of water samples from the Los Sitios – Guadalupe – Tanque San Blás supply system An immediate and thorough investigation into the origin of the detected contamination has also been demanded In light of the emergency, authorities are strongly advising against drinking water in the affected areas. They emphasize that individuals who suspect having consumed contaminated water should promptly consult a doctor. Recognizable symptoms associated with the consumption of contaminated water include throat irritation The Ministry of Health stresses the importance of water being colorless Residents are urged to follow guidelines and report any taste or odor of diesel or other hydrocarbons in their water supply The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewerage (AyA) initially denied any contamination when residents reported an unusual odor and taste in the water subsequent investigations confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons prompting the urgent implementation of preventive measures Several cantons in the province of San José have reported health problems associated with the contaminated water has noted an increase in consultations for diarrhea and gastrointestinal symptoms in recent days A concerning incident involved a 64-year-old resident of Llorente de Tibás who was intoxicated after consuming contaminated water The woman had to be rushed to Hospital México’s Emergency Room as her symptoms worsened actively monitoring and responding to the evolving crisis prioritizing the well-being of the affected population now or soon will require that returning travelers test negative for the coronavirus Some 130 labs in Costa Rica offer PCR coronavirus testing for tourists. That list, created by the Tourism Board Tests typically cost $100 or less in the San José area these labs promise results within 48 hours 500 metros sur de la casa de la cultura Centro Comercial Puerto Viejo Shops Contiguo a la estación de Bomberos carretera a Brasilito 100 m el café de Paris en Centro Médico Guiones 75 metros este de los Tribunales de Justicia de Liberia Laboratorio Clínico Hospital San Rafael Arcangel 800 metros al norte de los Tribunales de Justicia Frente al costado sur del cementerio de La Ribera de Belén 1 kilómetro al oeste de la iglesia de San Francisco de Heredia Del Restaurante McDonald’s de Escazú Edificio Pekin Santa Ana San José CR 10903 Centro Comercial Plaza Luko Rio Oro Santa Ana sobre ruta 27 frente a EcoResidencial Villa Real Contiguo a la Farmacia Fischel y Clínica Aviva Diagonal a la farmacia de la Clínica Católica 300 m sur del costado oeste del Parque La Merced Frente a la farmacia de la Clínica Biblica Frente a las oficinas de Coopejudicial sobre Avenida 10 100 metros suroeste del Hotel Wyndham Costa Rica 1 kilómetro sobre la carretera principal a Desamparados 25 metros al sur de la Iglesia de San Antonio de la Rotonda de Betania 300 metros al este 100 metros al sur del Restaurante Doña Lela Guachipelín a un costado de Distrito Cuatro Brisas del Oeste 700 metros al oeste de Pops Sabana Oeste frente costado norte Hospital Clínica Bíblica 400 metros este del Residencial Santa Lucía Costa Rica continues to grapple with severe weather conditions as heavy rains persist across various parts of the country The situation has escalated since last week prompting authorities to maintain high alert levels The National Emergency Commission (CNE) has extended the orange alert for most of Costa Rica with only the South Caribbean region under a yellow alert According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Tuesday Saturation levels remain critical in the North Pacific This heightens the risk of further river overflows and landslides The province of Guanacaste has been particularly hard-hit with over 1,000 people evacuated to 23 shelters and Carrillo have experienced significant flooding with some areas completely isolated due to inundated roads and overflowing rivers intense rainfall has led to severe flooding in communities such as Palmar Sur and Corredores The Caribbean province of Limón has also suffered and Toro Amarillo facing the brunt of the storms.The Costa Rican government has launched a Climate Adaptation Plan for Protected Wildlife Areas in response to the increasing frequency and severity of such weather events This initiative aims to safeguard the country’s rich biodiversity while addressing the challenges posed by climate change the number of missing persons has risen to four The search continues for a fisherman from Cuajiniquil de Santa Cruz a woman last seen near the María Aguilar River in San José a man who fell into the Torres River near Calle Blancos and a fourth individual whose details have not been disclosed The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has extended the suspension of classes nationwide due to the ongoing hazards posed by saturated soil and potential landslides As the country battles these extreme weather conditions the CNE urges citizens to remain vigilant and avoid crossing swollen rivers or damaged bridges The Costa Rican government continues to monitor the situation closely with emergency services working around the clock to assist affected communities and mitigate further damage Members of the Union of Costa Rican Taxi Drivers (UTC) will march Wednesday to demand that courts block the ride-hailing service app Uber in Costa Rica Union leaders are calling on taxi drivers to gather at 9 a.m in front of the National Oil Refinery in Calle Blancos From there they will march to the San José Administrative Court in Goicoechea “We either unite or lose our jobs. United is the only way we can defend our jobs,” the group wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday’s march is the latest in a series of demonstrations from official taxi drivers. Protests have been staged in front of Casa Presidencial, at President Luis Guillermo Solís’ house and along major highways and in downtown San José Union secretary general Rubén Vargas said he will ask the Administrative Court to order the government to rule Uber services illegal The organization will also ask the court to immediately halt the operation of Uber here pending the issuing of a final ruling on its request The Facebook post asks all taxi drivers to join union leaders in the legal case against Uber by signing the complaint Taxi drivers also are planning on taking the demonstration to downtown San José Vargas said that after delivering the petition at the Administrative Court a group of drivers will go to the Supreme Court and stage a “honk-in” protest The demonstration is specifically aimed at a complaint filed last year by two Libertarian Movement Party lawmakers who support the legalization of ride-hailing services like Uber Lawmakers Otto Guevara and Natalia Díaz filed a complaint with the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court against a bill that created the Special Taxi Service a separate transport service run by private chauffeurs known here as porteadores Libertarians believe that bill created a public monopoly on private ride services and therefore is unconstitutional as well as violating free trade agreements to which Costa Rica is a party Sala IV spokeswoman Vanlly Cantillo on Tuesday confirmed that justices have received nearly 800 documents both for and against the Libertarian lawmakers’ complaint Among them are two separate petitions filed by taxi drivers Those petitions included some 20,000 signatures from people supporting taxi drivers’ argument that eliminating the SEE Taxi law would open a loophole for the legalization of Uber and similar apps here Cantillo said Sala IV justices in February also admitted a petition from the National Association of Free Consumers asking for the approval of ride-hailing services The group claims current public transportation laws in the country created a monopoly that is harming consumer rights Vargas said drivers are also working to improve cab services One strategy involves launching a new app that will “bring benefits for both the driver and the passengers,” the union leader said Uber launched operations in Costa Rica last August and taxi drivers since have staged street demonstrations against it that escalated in several clashes with Uber drivers and their customers Costa Rica began the day dressed in red jerseys The destiny of this tiny Central American country of fewer than 5 million inhabitants would be to conquer the so-called “Group of Death” at Brazil’s World Cup 2014 and advance to an historic second round None of the big shots had given Costa Rica a chance of advancing But Costa Rican fans knew of their team’s talents began early in the morning preparing typical meat dishes gallo pinto con natilla and fresh-squeezed orange juice a long table already was crowded with employees from the National Insurance Institute (INS) a towering state-run building located just across the street cheering and chanting – some even before the food was served vamos!” anytime star Sele striker Joel Campbell touched the ball who hadn’t won a single World Cup match this year “¡Metan la pata como los hombres!” – “Mess it up like men!” – Tico fans shouted each time England threatened to strike Bimbo bread delivery drivers parked their truck in front of the restaurant and popped in to see the first-half play the two retirees said they were overwhelmed with joy to see their national team become the underdog story of the Cup “This is truly significant – it’s global astonishment With the English strongly attacking throughout much of the game show ’em what I taught you!” – one INS worker shouts Bar Poás has the game on six small TV screens Bartender Elia Centeno greets her customers with a smile and a blue wig A group of Scottish fans wander in to catch the match before heading to the airport for a flight back across the pond When a beer distributor arrives with five plastic cases of Imperial the Scotsmen and women cheer as if he were Wayne Rooney but he ends up staying to see “como termina la cosa” – how the match will end up “The referee keeps getting in the way,” the Ticos crowded around the bar gripe Imperials follow several shots of whiskey while the matter is further discussed But the most popular phrase of the scoreless morning match: “Hágase famoso”– Be somebody the Tico squad is somebody in a very big way They were the group’s first squad to qualify for the next round And today’s 0-0 tie puts them at the top of Group D with seven points and in very good standing for the octavos de final yelling and waving at the honking cars and buses that paraded by with Costa Rican flags draped from their windows Costa Rica has become a renewed pride of Latin America – even healing the historical (mostly political) animosity between Central American neighbors Tico fans also celebrate Uruguay’s 1-0 win over Italy – it’s a Latin America thing and the party today is likely just as big in the South American country Two Costa Rican families – the Aizenmans and the Durman Esquivels – are among Central America’s most economically and politically powerful business groups, according to a recent story in Forbes México 5 named the 10 most influential families in Central America based on the number of businesses in the region and the families’ economic clout who distribute 11 automobile brands through Danissa Veinsa and Quality Motors; and the Durman Esquivels president of Aliaxis Latinoamérica and Grupo Montecristo Other families making Forbes’ top 10 include: the Gutiérrez Bosch family from Guatemala with Corporación Multi-Inversiones (think Pollo Campero); the Poma family from El Salvador with Grupo Poma (think Grupo Roble);the Castillo family from Guatemala with Corporación Castillo Hermanos (think Gallo beer); the Rosenthal family of Honduras with Grupo Continental; the Vallarino family of Panama with Grupo Verdeazul; the Coen family of Nicaragua with Grupo Coen; the Simán family of El Salvador the Aizenman family legacy began with Jacobo Aizenman’s father Japanese auto firm Datsun offered don Ignacio the job of representing the company in Costa Rica and he opened the first Datsun Agency in front of Banco Central in San José His children are the second generation of leaders in the family-run business group according to a June 2012 publication by Grupo Danissa The family has had to adapt to generational changes and different economic realities over the years and they opted to separate their companies with the breakup of Corporación D according to a May 2013 story by Capital Financiero magazine Samuel and Jacobo Aizenman now control Grupo Danissa distributor of Nissan and Audi automobiles Israel Aizenman represents Kia and Mazda in the country through Quality Motors Francis Durman Esquivel has led company operations since 1983 Arthur Durman Carranza founded Durman Esquivel in 1959 in San José The company started by importing tubing and PVC accessories operations were consolidated into Grupo Montecristo Grupo Montecristo aligned with the powerful Belgian multinational construction and tubing company Aliaxis acquiring 49 percent of shares in a new financial conglomerate Aliaxis Latinoamérica Grupo Montecristo has investments in other sectors the group is majority shareholder of San José’s Hospital Metropolitano Francis Durman Esquivel also is on Forbes México’s list of the 12 most important millionaires in Central America director of Florida Ice & Farm (third); Stanley Motta and family president of Motta Internacional in Panama (first); Dionisio Gutiérrez and family co-president of Corporación Multi-Inversiones in Guatemala (second); Miguel Facussé Barjum president of Corporación Dinant in Honduras; Roberto Kriete president of TACA and Grupo Kriete in El Salvador; Mario López Estrada president of Telefónica Tigo Guatemala; Carlos Enrique Mata Castillo president of The Central American Bottling Corporation (Cabcorp) in Guatemala; Ricardo Poma president of Grupo Poma in El Salvador; Jaime Rosenthal Oliva president of Grupo Continental in Honduras; José Miguel Torrebiarte Novella CEO of Cementos Progreso in Guatemala; and Mohamad Yusuf Amdani Bai Since the list was published, Bloomberg News reported that Mario López Estrada is now Guatemala’s first billionaire. Read that story here Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Kamila Pacasi Zanga is the girl who was stabbed to death by a man with a knife in front of her fellow students in the classroom posted by Slim Kay The heart of Caranavi has been tinged with pain after the femicide of Kamila Pacasi, a 23-year-old girl who was murdered in an act of unacceptable violence within the facilities of the Simón Bolívar Teacher Training School. READ MORE HERE Her life was cut short by Marco Calle Huanca a 24-year-old man who arrived at the facilities and attacked his victim and filmed it on a cell phone camera that was spread on social networks after learning about the murder of her daughter arrived in Caranavi asking the authorities for justice and for the maximum sentence for her daughter’s murderer and that the case not go unpunished He accompanied the transfer of the body of the deceased to the city of La Paz to perform the legal autopsy indicating that the wake will be in Covendo a community in the municipality of Palos Blancos The deceased student who was in her fourth year at the Simon Bolivar Normal School would be from the original indigenous community Moseten Covendo in the municipality of Palos Blancos Obituary: “Kamila Pacasi Zanga2001-2024With deep regret the Pacasi Zanga family announces the death of our beloved Kamila Pacassi Zanga whose life was tragically taken at the age of 23 on October 15 a fourth-year student at the San Simón Teachers’ School We invite you to the wake that will be held in the Covendo community this October 16 We appreciate your support and accompaniment in this difficult time.” VIDEO HERE Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive