Google announced the expansion of its earthquake alert system to Guatemala and Panama, while also providing alerts during earthquakes in Venezuela.

The entities involved

• Guatemala →

  sovereign state in Central America

  • FairFruit is embedding sustainability actions in Guatemala while supplying specialty vegetables from its Peruvian farms to Europe.11:35
  • PNC Financial Services officers were reported to be present in Villa Nueva, Guatemala.09:37
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Mandiant identified the exploitation of a BeyondTrust vulnerability, which Google Threat Intelligence Group is actively monitoring.11:29
  • The Independent National Electoral Commission engaged both Google and Microsoft regarding cybersecurity resilience.10:52
• Venezuela →

  Country in Latin America

  • Trump administration struck a major deal with Venezuela, ongoing US-Iran developments continue, and Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries.02:47
  • U.S. officials discussed targeting Iranian radar and Space Force deployed weapons during operations in Venezuela.02:47
• Panama →

  sovereign state in Central America

  • The Comptroller General applies prior control to local spending, while the Finance ministry collects property tax and a post is offered to Mulino.09:37
  • An earthquake damaged Penonomé, prompting President José Raúl Mulino to mobilize a government response in Panama.03:18

Related events

• Google provided a free earthquake detection tool, which President Mulino announced for use in Panama's early warning system.03:18
• Alert system expansion now includes Greece, Guatemala, and Panama.Thu 21:36
• CRS and Microsoft used AI mapping to analyze earthquake damage in Venezuela and Colombia.Oct 8
• Google expanded its Android detection system and programs across multiple regions, including Oregon, Washington, and Greece.Thu 21:36