recently hit by earthquakes, expressed his solidarity with the Panamanian people and their government during what he called “difficult times.” “Panama is not alone! You can count on Colombia’s support and our full willingness to provide whatever assistance is needed,” he wrote on X. The US Embassy in Panama said it was “closely monitoring” the aftermath of the quake and accounting for the welfare of its citizens in Panama, a well-known retirement destination for Americans. (AP) Edited by Robert Kemp

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