World Bank allocates $200M for Colombia earthquake relief
The World Bank announced the allocation of $200 million to support relief efforts in Colombia following the earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4, which resulted in 285 deaths and approximately 4,000 injuries, with about 400 others missing. The funding aims to address urgent needs, including health, housing, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises, alongside a rapid assessment of damages to help the government prioritize and facilitate reconstruction. The earthquake struck on Sunday morning, causing landslides and destruction of buildings in western Colombia.
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