Donations to Haiti: Almost Half a Billion Dollars

The earthquake in Haiti caused a sensation worldwide.

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Cash donations are reported from all corners and can overcome the figure of half a billion dollars.

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Brazilian rescuers on their way to Haiti

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Brazil, with $ 15 million has contributed more than the sum promised by many developed countries such as
Spain ($ 4.37 million), Germany ($ 2.3 million), Netherlands ($ 2.9 million), Italy ($ 1.5 million), Denmark ($ 2 million) and Sweden ($ 1 million).

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Britain will send $ 10 million and Australia $ 9 million.
The Canadian government released $ 5 million, but admitted he is likely to give much more in the coming hours.
China has announced it will send $ 1 million.
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The most significant contributions came from the United States, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and World Bank - have pledged $ 100 million each.

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Source: Yahoo News - 14/Jan/2009.