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President Abelardo de La Espriella delivers construction materials and subsidies to families affected by the earthquake in Cali

President Abelardo de La Espriella visited the city of Cali to oversee the reconstruction efforts following an earthquake that occurred on August 10th. During his visit, he delivered over 120 tons of construction material and equipment for rebuilding the city.

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President Abelardo de La Espriella announced that families affected by the earthquake will receive monthly economic subsidies of $1,050,000 for three months, totaling $3,150,000 per household. He also delivered six new furnished apartments to survivors, including Diana Marcela Troncoso and Ana Maria Saavedra. The administration announced that more than 40,000 families have been evaluated for damages and needs, while over 28,000 families have been reported as damaged. Authorities have conducted detailed structural evaluations of over 1,200 buildings, identifying 589 as non-habitable. Mayor Alejandro Eder stated that 14,000 units of habitable housing have been evacuated, and the city is preparing for a large-scale rebuilding effort.

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