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What does the EU do to help tackle poverty in Latin America?

Alexandra von Nahmen
October 29, 2022

Janez Lenarčič, the EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, travels to Colombia and Panama. He wants to help people fleeing violence and poverty. His visit sends the signal that despite its own crises, the EU hasn't forgotten Latin America.

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In Panama, the EU wants to open its first permanent Crisis Reaction Center outside of Europe in order to be prepared for humanitarian crises and natural disasters. This way, people in need should receive aid without compromising EU interests. A report by Alexandra von Nahmen, Assistance: Felipe Abondano and Johan Ramirez.

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