Panama’s president has declared a major disaster after two earthquakes and dozens of aftershocks struck the country’s south. The magnitude 7.5 and 6.6 earthquakes shook Panama's Herrera province on Friday, destroying buildings, and disrupting power supplies.
Torrential rain hit Chile’s capital, triggering mudslides that swept away cars through the streets and flooded homes, hospitals, and schools.
Residents were forced to evacuate and at least six people were injured, according to authorities.