Panama City, Panama - September 2024 –The elections for the new Board of Directors of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) took place In an atmosphere of fraternity and Salesian spirit on Sunday 22 September. The day began with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist by Fr Carlos Vilanova, SDB, who in his homily stressed the importance of the active involvement of young people in building up a community more committed to the values of Don Bosco. Voting took place after  invocation to the Holy Spirit. The leaders and secretaries of the various SYM youth groups exercised their right to vote and it is important to highlight that the new governing council was elected by suffrage, where the candidates with the most experience and with a firm will to serve were selected without distinction of gender, conscientiously guided and enlightened by the Holy Spirit. Once the new leaders were defined, the outgoing board thanked them for the support they received during their management. The new council expressed words of gratitude and commitment, underlining its enthusiasm in continuing to strengthen the SYM and consolidate projects that reflect the Salesian charism.