Amid Pilgrimages to Alanje, Prohibition Begins in David Chiriquí Panama
Joaquin De León, the mayor of David is pictured below. The alcohol ban begins in David amid pilgrimages to Alanje. The decree establishes a continuous period of booze restriction during the busiest days of the religious celebration.
David, Chiriquí: The dry law began to apply in the district of David, in the province of Chiriquí, amid the increase of pilgrims who travel to the district of Alanje for the religious activities of Holy Week. The measure came into effect early Thursday morning as part of the provisions adopted by local authorities and will remain in effect until noon this coming Saturday. The decree establishes a continuous period of restrictions during the busiest days of the religious celebration. “A decree that begins with a dry law starting at 11:59 a.m. on Thursday and ends at noon on Saturday, allowing for a permanent dry law on Holy Thursday and Good Friday,” said Joaquin De León, mayor of David.
The measure coincides with the high mobilization of people towards different points of the province, especially towards Alanje, where religious demonstrations are traditionally concentrated. Given this situation, security forces activated operations to protect attendees. “We will be deployed throughout the region, primarily in the Alanje, David, and Boquete areas, and in eastern Chiriquí in the Remedios area,” said regional fire Chief José Luis Bandini. Authorities also anticipate a greater presence at locations where mass religious activities take place such as pictured above. As part of the security operation, the National Police detailed that more than 600 units are participating in surveillance and control efforts throughout the province, while the Emergency Operations Center was set up to monitor any eventuality.
