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                    Schools Closed in Panama's Energy Crisis

   Panama is shutting down all schools and universities for three days,
   beginning Wednesday, in an attempt to save electricity and avoid power
   rationing.
   The Central American nation -- which depends heavily on hydroelectric
   power fueled by water -- is experiencing a drought. Reservoirs are low
   after months without rain.
   Working hours for government offices will also be reduced in Panama`s
   energy saving effort.
   Emergencies have been declared in several provinces as hundreds of cows
   have died in the parched conditions and farmers have had to
   significantly delay planting.
   Panama is one of Latin America`s fastest growing economies.
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