CABEI grants emergency aid to Guatemala to mitigate damage caused by Cyclones Blas and Celia

27/07/2022

Resources amounting to US$250,000 will support the actions of government authorities to reduce the negative impacts and provide timely attention in the most affected regions.

Guatemala City, July 27th, 2022. – The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) approved US$250,000 in emergency and natural disaster aid to the Republic of Guatemala to help mitigate the negative effects of cyclones Blas and Celia, natural phenomena that caused losses and damage to the population and their livelihoods.

"We express our solidarity with the families affected by the heavy and constant rains that these climatic events left in their wake. With this aid, CABEI seeks to collaborate with the authorities' efforts to mitigate the damage and contribute humanitarian assistance to the affected population," commented CABEI Executive President, Dr. Dante Mossi.

He also added that the region faces frequent climate crises that lead to disasters and emergencies, so the Bank will continue to support its member countries in taking measures for prevention, response, mitigation and recovery, in order to guarantee the lives and safety of citizens.

These resources will be executed by the Government of Guatemala, which will coordinate the activities contemplated as part of this donation, which could include: purchase of food, clean water and basic necessities, purchase of medicines, supplies for shelters, infrastructure repairs, among other needs required to address the emergency.

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