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EU Pledges Aid After Colombia Quake
12 Aug
Summary
- The European Union will provide €2 million in aid.
- The aid is for communities hit by a recent earthquake.
- Aid was announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The European Union is providing substantial financial assistance to Colombia following a devastating earthquake. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday that the EU will allocate €2 million, equivalent to $2.3 million, to support communities affected by the seismic event.
This aid package is intended to aid in the recovery and rebuilding process for the regions hardest hit by the earthquake. The announcement highlights the EU's commitment to assisting nations facing natural disasters and underscores the international solidarity in the wake of such tragedies.