De La Espriella Says that Reconstruction After the Earthquake in Colombia Will Cost More than US$9.5 Billion
- Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella estimated the economic losses from the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake at about US$9.5 billion, including approximately 24.5 trillion pesos in buildings and 5.5 trillion pesos in infrastructure.
- The earthquake caused 280 deaths, injured over 4,000 people, and left 143 missing, mainly affecting western Colombian cities such as Cali and Pereira.
- De La Espriella stated that the cost figures are preliminary and subject to revision as more damage assessments are made.
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Colombia estimates quake damage at $9.6 billion
BOGOTA — The powerful earthquake that killed hundreds of people in western Colombia caused $9.57 billion in economic losses, President Abelardo de la Espriella said on Tuesday, issuing a preliminary estimate. The 7.4-magnitude tremor, which struck on August 10, was the most powerful in Colombia in nearly half a century. The death toll stands at 289, with a further 4,187 injured and 143 missing. Nearly 27,000 homes were destroyed, leaving many pe…
President De la Esperanza revised the death toll downwards to 289, while 4,187 are injured.
President Abelardo De La Espriella Estimates the Millionaire Figure of Earthquake Losses in Colombia
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake brought down thousands of homes, schools and hospitals, killing at least 289 people in the west of the country.
The powerful earthquake, which killed 289 people in western Colombia, caused some $9.57 billion in damage, according to a preliminary estimate announced on Tuesday by President Abelardo de la Espriella.
According to an estimate, the earthquakes in Colombia have caused damage in billions. At least 27,000 homes have been destroyed, more than 120,000 have been damaged.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck on August 10th caused an estimated $9.5 billion in material damage.
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