Japan Sends Humanitarian Aid and Supplies To Panama in Response to Earthquake

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Issue Oct 14-20, 2026: The Japanese government has delivered a donation of humanitarian aid and supplies to Panama for families affected by the earthquake on October 9.

As reported in Crítica of Panama City, the delivery, which was overseen by Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA), included 200 tents, 40 plastic tarpaulins, and 1,000 mats, items aimed at helping people who lost their homes or were affected by the earthquake.

Tokyo decided to provide the aid at the request of the Panamanian government. According to  Japanese officials, the assistance was provided for humanitarian reasons, reaffirming the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.