AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEarthquake Response: Colombia’s Aug. 10 quake has affected about 282,000 people, with nearly 163,000 homes hit and still being assessed, the IOM said as search and recovery continue after 314 deaths. Emergency Powers: The government expanded the disaster zone via a second emergency decree, enabling faster funding and credit moves for recovery across the hardest-hit provinces. Diplomacy Reset: Colombia and Israel announced mutual visa waivers starting Sept. 1, as Bogotá rebuilds ties after shifting its stance on the Golan Heights. Humanitarian Aid: India’s first tranche of earthquake relief supplies arrived in Bogotá, and IOM launched a $30 million flash appeal to cover lifesaving needs and early recovery. Local Risk Beyond the Quake: A separate landslide at an illegal gold mine in Nariño killed at least 13 and injured seven, underscoring ongoing safety threats. Church Support: Bogotá’s archdiocese sent clergy on a “Spiritual First Aid” mission to quake-hit parishes.
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