Families in Antón march for peace amid recent violence

Residents of Antón, Panama, clad in white, marched through the district's main streets with a message of faith, unity, and hope. The procession, organized by the San Juan Bautista Parish and led by Father Saúl Gaona, aimed to promote peace in the wake of several recent violent events.

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Everything we are experiencing shows a lack of God in the heart. It is very important for parents to be involved, to know where our children are, that there are rules and regulations at home.

The march followed a fatal shooting at an entertainment venue that left one woman dead and three men injured. Another recent tragedy was the murder of 23-year-old footballer Ivis Ubarte Kirchman, a standout player for the Women's Football League and a member of the senior Panama national team. Police are investigating potential links between these incidents.

Community members took to the streets to demand an end to the violence and a restoration of respect and tranquility. Father Gaona stressed the importance of parental guidance in shaping young people, stating, “Everything we are experiencing shows a lack of God in the heart.” He urged parents to be aware of their children's whereabouts and to establish rules at home.

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It is necessary for the family to guide their children toward good manners and the practice of good values that are being lost.

Teodolinda Carranza, a mother participating in the march, called for strengthened guidance, emphasizing the need for families to instill good manners and values. Yerín Mendoza, another participant, declared, “Antón wants peace, Antón is a town of tradition and good people.” The event served as a powerful display of community solidarity, urging a cessation of violence to preserve the district's peace.

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Antón wants peace, Antón is a town of tradition and good people.