Panama declares emergency after 7.7 magnitude quake, 200 aftershocks

Panama declared a national state of emergency after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday damaged nearly 900 homes and 14 bridges across central provinces. At least 27 were injured; no deaths reported. Over 200 aftershocks followed. The government can release $100M in relief funds. The US pledged $5M and sent a 20-member assistance team.