Panama Seeks International Aid After Earthquake
Panama is seeking resources from international financial institutions and has declared a state of national emergency to address the damage caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The government has contacted the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and other organizations to obtain funds for relief and recovery efforts. CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, has already donated USD 250,000 and enabled a USD 50 million line of credit for the country. The earthquake has caused injuries, structural damage, and left thousands of people affected, with evaluations ongoing across the country.5 sourcesSee all sources