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Portugal sends 100,000 euros and EU mobilizes two million for Colombia
After a devastating earthquake in Colombia, Portugal announced a donation of 100,000 euros and the EU mobilized two million to assist with relief efforts.
Portugal will send financial aid of 100,000 euros to Colombia, as reported by RTP. This decision follows a devastating earthquake that affected the country, resulting in significant damage and the loss of over 200 lives.
At the same time, the European Union (EU) is preparing to mobilize two million euros in financial assistance, according to information from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This aid is intended for the affected communities.
The earthquake has been described as the most devastating of the century in the country, causing the collapse of residential buildings, schools, and health centers, according to reports from RTP.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with both Portugal and the EU providing support to Colombia during this critical time.