The Panamanian government gave new houses to 300 families. These families are from Cartí Sugtupu, a Caribbean island threatened by rising sea levels and overcrowding.

• The island’s indigenous communities have faced worsening floods and storm damage.

• Relocation plans started in 2015 with the construction of Nuevo Carti, a new mainland settlement.

• The new settlement cost over $12 million and families will move in next week.

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