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De la Espriella declares economic emergency due to earthquake
The government will establish a fund for reconstruction following the earthquake.
De la Espriella has declared an economic emergency in response to the crisis caused by the recent earthquake. This measure aims to facilitate the recovery of the affected areas.
According to El Universal, the government will implement a constitutional mechanism to gather national and international resources aimed at the reconstruction of hospitals, schools, roads, and airports. The created fund will be specifically used for this purpose.