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Updates on EU-funded humanitarian projects in Latin America and the Caribbean from @eu_echo 's Panama-based team. Tweets in English and Spanish.

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@eu_echo
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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When a wildfire or flood hits a country, the EU can help. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism prepares for and responds to climate-related emergencies in Europe and beyond. Listen to @TheExplainerPod podcast to learn more →  🎧 #EUSolidarityTalks
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@ECHO_LatAm
EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Fires have ravaged 71,000 ha across Guatemala, with 40 active blazes fueled by El Niño's hot and dry weather. The EU's Copernicus Emergency Management Service is monitoring and mapping the wildfires' impact and spread.
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Forest fires have ravaged southern Belize's Toledo district, threatening livelihoods. Drought worsens the situation. The EU's Copernicus Emergency Management Service is aiding authorities with rapid mapping to monitor the fire's extent and impact.
@CopernicusEMS
Copernicus EMS
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#EMSR726 On 23 May, a #wildfire 🔥 was reported to have affected the Toledo District in #Belize 🇧🇿, primarily impacting agricultural land Our #MappingTeam has been activated to monitor the extent of the fire and its impact More details coming 🔜 🔗
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@UNICEF_EU
UNICEF Representation to EU Institutions
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Haiti’s health system is on the verge of collapse. In response, @UNICEF , together with @eu_echo 🇪🇺and @WFP , is scaling up the delivery of life-saving health supplies📦, including cholera kits, to the children in #Haiti . Much more assistance is needed. @ECHO_LatAm @WFP_Haiti
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Numerosos incendios están afectando a Centroamérica. El humo producido afecta gravemente la calidad del aire y la visibilidad en Honduras, Guatemala y Belize, como muestra esta imagen del satélite Copernicus Sentinel-3 del 21 de mayo. ⬇️
@CopernicusEU
Copernicus EU
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#Copernicus for #AirQuality Numerous fires are burning in Central America🌎 The large amounts of smoke produced heavily affect #AirQuality and visibility in the area 🇭🇳🇬🇹🇧🇿 ⬇️ #Sentinel3 image from 21 May
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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La UE mantiene su compromiso de ayudar a la población en #Hait í. Tres nuevos vuelos de la operación Puente Aéreo Humanitario 🇪🇺, lanzada el mes pasado, han transportado más suministros vitales.
@JanezLenarcic
Janez Lenarčič
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The EU remains committed to helping people in #Haiti . Three new flights from the 🇪🇺 Humanitarian Air Bridge operation launched last month have just delivered more lifesaving supplies. #EUSolidarity
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@eu_echo
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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No country in Europe is immune to wildfires.​ That's why European countries have joined forces to be ready to respond as a team when the moment of crisis comes, with: 🛩️ a joint firefighting fleet 🧑‍🚒 pre-positioned firefighters 🧯 and more →
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@ECHO_LatAm
EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Antes → después. En las últimas semanas, las devastadoras inundaciones en Brasil han afectado el 90% del territorio de Rio Grande do Sul. La UE ha destinado € 1,2 millones, también a través de @IFRC_DREF , para apoyar la respuesta a la emergencia.
@eu_echo
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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Before → after. In the past weeks, the devastating floods in Brazil have affected 90% of the territory of Rio Grande do Sul. The EU has allocated €1.2 million, including through @IFRC_DREF , to support the emergency response. @CopernicusEMS
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@UEenPanama
Unión Europea en Panamá 🇪🇺🇵🇦
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📡 El 22 de mayo lanzamos el Campus Digital del Centro Copernicus EU para América Latina y el Caribe. 🛰️ Regístrate en ¿Sabías que Panamá 🇵🇦 es la sede del Centro Regional CopernicusLAC? 🌎
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@ECHO_LatAm
EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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El compromiso de no dejar a nadie atrás está en el centro de la acción humanitaria de la UE. Los principios de humanidad, neutralidad, imparcialidad e independencia guían nuestra misión y garantizan que todos aquellos que necesitan ayuda la reciban sin discriminación.
@eu_echo
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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Leaving no one behind is at the core of the EU humanitarian aid action. The principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence guide our mission and ensure that all those in need receive support without discrimination. #IDAHOT2024 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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When a disaster hits, rapid mapping helps save lives. It pinpoints affected areas, guides rescuers, and describes damage. @CopernicusEMS provides vital mapping for the floods in #RioGrandedoSul , Brazil. This map shows floods in Santa Teresa, potentially impacting 1,200 people.
@CopernicusEMS
Copernicus EMS
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#EMSR720 #Floods in #RioGrandeDoSul State, #Brazil 🇧🇷 Our #MappingTeam has delivered a total of 8 Grading Products over 5 Areas of Interest As of 15 May: ➡️ ~2,830 affected buildings 🏘️ have been detected More at 👇
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@JanezLenarcic
Janez Lenarčič
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Impressed by the capacities of the 🇳🇱 #ZrMsPelikaan vessel providing logistical support in response to major natural and other disasters in the #Caribbean . Military assets can be of immense importance in providing lifesaving assistance from the EU and beyond. #EUSolidarity
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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"La UE destina 1 millón de euros en financiación de emergencia para ayudar a las comunidades más afectadas por las devastadoras #inundaciones en #Brasil , que en las últimas semanas han afectado al 90% del territorio de #RioGrandedoSul ."
@JanezLenarcic
Janez Lenarčič
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The EU is allocating €1 million of emergency funding to assist the most affected communities in response to the devastating #floods in #Brazil , which in the past weeks have impacted 90% of the territory of #RioGrandedoSul . #EUSolidarity @UEnoBrasil
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Los €130 millones de financiación humanitaria anunciados por la UE para América Latina y el Caribe permitirán: 🔹atender a personas vulnerables atrapadas en emergencias 🔹responder a las inundaciones en Brasil 🔹reforzar la preparación ante desastres. →
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Solidaridad, experiencia y cooperación son los pilares del nuevo acuerdo entre la UE y América Latina y el Caribe que busca fortalecer y promover la prevención, la preparación ante desastres y la recuperación. ¡Unidos por una región más resiliente!
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@JanezLenarcic
Janez Lenarčič
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In the face of 🌍 climate breakdown, cooperation is key to a safer future for everyone. That's why I am proud to have signed the EU-LAC Memorandum of Understanding on Disaster Preparedness & Disaster Risk Reduction. Marking a new era of support and action between our regions.
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Not all crises hit the headlines, but that doesn't mean they're less important. The EU is earmarking €130 million to support the people most affected by the different humanitarian crises hitting Latin America and the Caribbean.
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Fortalecer la reducción del riesgo de desastres es una de las principales prioridades de la UE. La UE firmó un acuerdo con Chile, México, Cuba y organizaciones regionales líderes en la gestión de riesgos de las Américas para potenciar la colaboración.
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
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Latin America and the Caribbean rank second globally in disasters. Over the past twenty years, 53% of climate losses have occurred here. The EU and regional disaster risk management organizations enhance cooperation for preparedness and resilience.
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@JanezLenarcic
Janez Lenarčič
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The growing numbers of displaced people in the #Caribbean are alarming. The EU is committed to helping them and their host countries. While in #Trinidad , I could see how @Refugees provides support to refugees and asylum seekers, thanks to EU funding. #EUSolidarity
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