Colombia begins $3.3M earthquake compensation in Chocó, expands to four more regions

Colombia's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (Ungrd) is starting payments exceeding $3.324 million to households affected by an earthquake in Chocó, with payments to follow in Valle del Cauca, Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda. The scope of damage and number of beneficiaries remain unspecified. This marks a concrete step in post-disaster relief, though the total economic impact and adequacy of compensation are still unclear.