TORONTO, ON - December 05, 2016 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is donating $20,000 USD to the Costa Rican Red Cross to help support the relief efforts in the country following Hurricane Otto.

"Our thoughts go out to those impacted by the recent damage caused by Hurricane Otto in Costa Rica," said Brendan King, Senior Vice-President, International Banking, Scotiabank. "Scotiabank remains committed to working with our customers as they work to rebuild their communities."

Scotiabank has been operational in Costa Rica since 1995.

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