The Guatemalan embassy has set up an emergency hotline for its 3,089 citizens registered in Panama.

Following an 8.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Panama on Friday, the Embassy of Guatemala has established an emergency hotline to assist its citizens residing in the country. Official records indicate that there are 3,089 registered Guatemalan nationals in Panama.

In the immediate wake of the seismic event, Guatemalan authorities reported no casualties or significant damages affecting their diaspora in the region. The activation of the consular helpline serves as a preventive measure to provide immediate assistance and information to the registered citizens.