The Red Cross appealed for 30 million dollars for those affected by the earthquake in Colombia
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Published at: 12/08/2026 04:24 PM
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) issued an appeal for 30 million dollars to assist 24,000 people over the next 24 months, following the earthquake in western Colombia on Monday.
The resources will be allocated to the departments of Chocó, Risaralda, Caldas and Valle del Cauca, where the greatest impact is concentrated, Telesur reported.
The agency activated its emergency fund and approved an initial disbursement of $1.2 million to meet immediate needs.
The regional director for the Americas, Loyce Pace, said that the operation is going through a critical phase and requires a sustained response in the territory.
Mazo News Team