De la Espriella Unveils Economic Recovery Plan for Earthquake-Hit Chocó
The president announced measures on September 7 to restore economic activity in Chocó, one of the departments hardest hit by the August 10 earthquake.
President Abelardo de la Espriella presented a plan on September 7 in Bogotá aimed at reactivating the economy in Chocó, the Pacific-coast department that was among the most affected by the earthquake that struck northwestern Colombia on August 10.
The plan focuses on restoring economic activity and supporting communities impacted by the seismic event. Detailed budget figures were not specified in initial reports, but the announcement was framed as part of the new government's early agenda for regions hit by natural disasters.
Chocó is one of Colombia's poorest departments, and the earthquake compounded existing vulnerabilities for communities there. The move signals that disaster recovery will be a visible priority for De la Espriella in the opening months of his administration.
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