Vanishing act: Panama's Guna people forced to move as the sea swallows their island in pictures
Briefly

"Rising tides bring pollution and flooding, leaving the Guna community vulnerable and pressing for additional support for relocation. They are among the first in Panama to face climate-related displacement."
"Hercilia Morales, 95, has lived in Gardi Sugdub her entire life. 'I don't want to leave my land. It's where I was born,' she states, highlighting the deep emotional connection to their homeland."
"Agusto Boyd, a secretary to the Saila, journeys frequently between Gardi Sugdub and the mainland. He notes that many Guna believe moving inland risks losing their traditional culture and lifestyle."
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