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President Pledges 30 Trillion-Peso Quake Reconstruction Fund

8/20/2026

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President Abelardo de la Espriella pledged a 30 trillion-peso reconstruction fund after the Aug. 10 quake.
Official counts show at least 312 dead and 29,000 homes destroyed nationwide.
UN Population Fund warned the disaster created a triple crisis of humanitarian, development and conflict.
In Chocó, 69,000 people were displaced after the quake.
Combined international aid includes €2.1 million from the EU and $26.5 million plus 10 tons of shelter kits from the U.S.

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President Abelardo de la Espriella pledged a 30 trillion-peso reconstruction fund after the Aug. 10 quake.
Official counts show at least 312 dead and 29,000 homes destroyed nationwide.
UN Population Fund warned the disaster created a triple crisis of humanitarian, development and conflict.
In Chocó, 69,000 people were displaced after the quake.
Combined international aid includes €2.1 million from the EU and $26.5 million plus 10 tons of shelter kits from the U.S.