UN Scales Up Response to Deadly Earthquake in Colombia Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations is continuing to scale up its assistance to areas in Colombia affected by a deadly earthquake that struck two days prior, causing over 200 deaths and destroying more than 1,000 buildings. The earthquake exacerbates an already complex humanitarian crisis in Colombia, with millions facing food insecurity and ongoing conflict. The UN World Food Programme is mobilizing support and utilizing pre-positioned food stocks.