Uribe Urges Banks to Fund 30-Year Reconstruction Loans After Quake

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe publicly called on the national banking sector to provide 30-year loans to the state for post-earthquake reconstruction, backing the government of Abelardo De La Espriella. The request signals political pressure on lenders to support fiscal efforts amid disaster recovery, though no concrete terms or commitments are detailed. The development is notable for its political dimension, as Uribe leverages influence to shape financing of reconstruction.