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Now playing Next no comment Baby sea turtles released into Panama's Pacific Ocean Scientists have released dozens of threatened baby Lora turtles into the Pacific Ocean. 16/11/2022
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Now playing Next no comment Dozens protest in Panama over disappearances of women More than a hundred people protest in Panama City over the disappearances of more than 15 women in the past year. 11/05/2022
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Now playing Next no comment Pilgrims pay homage to statue of Christ in Panama Throughout the year, pilgrims come to pay homage to this statue of Christ carrying a cross at its permanent home in the Iglesia de San Felipe, a Roman Catholic parish church located in Portobelo, a city on Panama's Caribbean coast. 22/10/2021
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Now playing Next no comment Mothers' Day celebrations toned down in Panama amid pandemic Due to a coronavirus curfew, traditional serenades were performed during the day, when usually they take place at night or early in the morning. 09/12/2020
Now playing Next Panama Four die on cruise ship stranded off Panama because of COVID-19 crisis Another 138 people onboard have reported to the medical centre with "influenza-like illness symptoms," Holland America Line said on Friday. 28/03/2020
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Now playing Next Panama Pope says Catholic Church is weary In a visit to Panama Cathedral, he made reference to the global sexual abuse crisis at a mass for priests and nuns. 27/01/2019
Now playing Next no comment Pope Francis welcomed to Panama by President Varela Rodríguez Pope Francis arrived at Panama's international airport on Wednesday afternoon at the start of his six-day trip to the Central American nation. 24/01/2019