Holy Week

Spain's Equality Ministry has launched probes into three brotherhoods in Córdoba and Albacete over potential discrimination against women in Holy Week processions. These join the Sagunto case, where members voted to exclude them. The Women's Institute has sent formal notices to the groups and local councils.

April 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Passenger volume at Philippine ports fell 22% during Holy Week 2026, the Philippine Ports Authority reported, amid higher fares and fewer trips. The PPA counted 1.89 million passengers from March 29 to April 5, down from 2.41 million a year earlier. The Philippine Coast Guard, however, logged 3.4 million sea travelers, exceeding last year's 3 million.

The Hoy No Circula program applies unchanged this Maundy Thursday, April 2, across 16 boroughs in CDMX and 18 municipalities in the State of Mexico, restricting vehicles with green stickers and plates ending in 1 or 2 from 5:00 to 22:00. The measure aims to cut air pollution in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Line 2 of the Metro is under maintenance with RTP substitute service.

April 01, 2026 Reported by AI

A semi-truck crashed into vehicles queued at the Casa Blanca toll on the Zipaquirá-Ubaté road, killing five people including a minor at the start of Holy Week. Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey confirmed the toll and offered condolences. More than 20 people were injured.

Cafam Melgar vacation center was affected by the overflow of La Melgara stream due to heavy rains on the morning of March 30. The entity safely evacuated families and is assessing damage to Zone F and the Water Park. Other complex services are operating normally.

March 29, 2026 Reported by AI

Holy Week in Huila, running from March 29 to April 5, features a diverse agenda of processions, liturgical acts and cultural events across Neiva and other municipalities. The departmental capital, Neiva, acts as the epicenter with concerts by the Banda Sinfónica Metropolitana and holy retreats in temples. Locals and visitors join celebrations that bolster religious tourism and cultural identity.