"In the 50 years of operation in the country, USAID has assisted with over $1.2 billion aimed at agricultural and community development programs, to large construction projects and expansion of public facilities", reports Panamaamerica.com.pa .

The U.S. is abandoning Panama and if help is needed, "we will certainly give it", said Mark Feierstein, administrator for USAID Latin America and the Caribbean.

Source: Panamaamerica.com.pa

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