Colombia earthquake response
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia causing widespread damage and loss of life. Search and rescue operations were initiated as the scale of the disaster became clear. The United Nations has been involved in coordinating international aid and assessing the recovery needs following the event.
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28 AUG
FRI
UN official details aid needed after Colombia earthquake
María José Torres, the UN Resident Coordinator for Colombia, stated that $148 million is needed to respond to an earthquake emergency that struck the country in August. The earthquake affected 196,000 families and 331 people were reported dead. To date, $35 million has been received from international donors.
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21 AUG
FRI
UN Official Outlines Aid Needs For Colombia Earthquake Recovery
A United Nations official has outlined the needs for Colombia to rebuild after recent earthquakes. Jean Philippe Antolin stated that Colombia requires $30 million USD from the international community for recovery efforts. Aid and recovery remain urgent 10 days after the quakes.
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14 AUG
FRI
Colombians search for earthquake survivors
Search and rescue operations are continuing in Colombia five days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the region. Hopes are diminishing for finding more survivors as rescue workers sift through rubble in Pereira. President Abelardo De La Espriella has pledged to establish an emergency fund for hospital reconstruction.
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12 AUG
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UN spokesperson updates on Colombia earthquake response
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is supporting Colombia's government response to a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Over 200 people have been killed and 2,500 injured. UN Resident Coordinator in Colombia, María José Torres Macho, also briefed the press.
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11 AUG
TUE
Powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, devastating the Pío XII condominium in Cali's El Lido neighborhood. Rescue efforts are underway, and the death toll has climbed above 200. Residents gathered in the ruins, surveying the damage.
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