January 3-9, 2025
Nations throughout the region came together in observance of the Epiphany, engaging in performances and the distribution of gifts. Recognized as Three Kings Day, this longstanding festival of the Catholic Church commemorates the biblical voyage of the three Magi to present gifts to the infant Jesus, an event regarded by the faithful as a testament to Jesus’ divine lineage.
In Venezuela, the opposition mobilized protests in anticipation of Inauguration Day, aiming to obstruct President Nicolás Maduro’s efforts to retain power despite substantial evidence suggesting his significant defeat in the previous summer’s election.
A symbolic effigy depicting President-elect Donald Trump was incinerated during a demonstration in Panama City as part of Martyrs’ Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring the 21 Panamanians who lost their lives in the riots of January 1964, a tumultuous period marked by strained relations over the sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone.
Brazilians marked the second anniversary of an alleged coup endeavor, which saw loyalists of former President Jair Bolsonaro storm government premises and advocate for military intervention.
This collection showcases a selection of noteworthy images captured or published over the past week by The Associated Press in Latin America and the Caribbean. The compilation was curated by AP’s photo editor, Anita Baca, stationed in Mexico City.
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