Panama Declares State of Emergency After Powerful Earthquakes Injure at Least 27

Panama's government declares a state of emergency after powerful earthquakes hit the country on Friday.

There are no reports of deaths, but at least 27 people have been injured. Large parts of the country were affected by the earthquakes - the strongest of which had a magnitude of 7.7. According to the government, dozens of homes, roads and buildings have been destroyed.

Several villages and communities are also reported to have been cut off by landslides and destroyed roads.