Government Provides $700,000 Humanitarian Aid to Five Central American Countries Affected by Hurricane

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The government announced on the 12th that it will provide a total of $700,000 in humanitarian aid to five Central American countries?Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, and El Salvador?that were affected by Hurricane Eta, which struck the Central American region.

These areas suffered human and property damage, including over 2.5 million affected people and at least 120 deaths caused by the Category 4 Hurricane Eta, as well as damage to major social infrastructure.

This support is expected to contribute to the rapid stabilization of the lives of the people in the five Central American countries, who are facing increased difficulties due to the hurricane damage amid the COVID-19 situation, and to the recovery of the affected areas.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained, "Our government will continue to participate in international humanitarian aid efforts to support countries and people affected by natural disasters in overcoming their damages."

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