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Colombia earthquake humanitarian response

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Following a ~~major~~ 7.4 magnitude earthquake in ~~western Colombia,~~ San José del Palmar, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a $30 million emergency appeal to support the Colombian Red Cross. The ~~requested funds aim~~ appeal aims to ~~strengthen local response capacities and~~ provide aid to approximately 24,000 people over a 24-month period. Prior to ~~this appeal,~~ this, the IFRC released $1.2 million from its Disaster Response Emergency Fund for immediate assistance. The seismic event has impacted at least 14 departments. Humanitarian efforts are prioritizing ~~the departments of~~ Chocó, Risaralda, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca, where needs are reported to be most acute. Authorities have noted that the earthquake's depth caused widespread damage across urban and rural areas. The impact is exacerbated by structural vulnerabilities in rural regions, where many buildings lack strict anti-seismic regulations or suffer from poor maintenance. Furthermore, the delivery of medical assistance has been complicated by damage to numerous health centers.

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