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Colombia earthquake relief: International aid and hospital ship deployment
Colombia is mobilizing large-scale relief efforts following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on August 10, which centered in San José del Palmar, Chocó. The disaster has resulted in over 275 deaths and left more than 360 people missing.
International humanitarian aid has reached 222.5 tons, with significant contributions from El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, and Peru. Total international cooperation offers are reported to exceed US$1.3 billion. Specialized teams from Israel, Ecuador, and the United States are also providing on-the-ground support.
In response to the crisis, President Abelardo De La Espriella has reactivated the Benkos Biohó hospital ship to provide surgical and medical care to isolated Pacific coast communities, including Buenaventura. Additionally, the ARC Bahía Colombia is transporting essential supplies to affected families.
Private sector support includes a 150,000 million peso donation from Jaime Gilinski and his wife for the reconstruction of Cali. Meanwhile, singer Shakira is scheduled to visit Quibdó to assess damage and announce humanitarian aid for the region.
Entities
Abelardo De La Espriella · Benkos Biohó · Chocó · Colombia · DIAN · San José del Palmar · Servicio Geológico Colombiano · Shakira · Universidad de San Buenaventura
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Benkos Biohó hospital ship has been reactivated to provide medical care to Pacific coast communities. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · larazon.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 360 people remain missing following the earthquake. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shakira is visiting Quibdó to assess earthquake damage and announce aid. contrapunto.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombia has received 222.5 tons of international humanitarian aid following the August 10 earthquake. www.valoraanalitik.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jaime Gilinski and his wife Raquel donated 150,000 million pesos for the reconstruction of Cali. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The death toll from the earthquake has exceeded 275 people. larazon.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] El Salvador contributed 100 tons of aid, Mexico 58.5 tons, Chile 50 tons, and Peru 14 tons. www.valoraanalitik.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] International cooperation offers for the emergency exceed US$1.3 billion. www.diariodelsur.com.co