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Colombia urged to update seismic building codes amid post-quake reconstruction
La Silla VacíaLO·CO·2 days ago
Colombia's Ministry of Health, per Decree 1415 of September 17, estimates $1.9 trillion (presumably COP) is required to restore healthcare facilities damaged across the country. The figure consolidates reported damages, but the decree does not specify the cause or geographic distribution. This signals a major public-infrastructure funding gap, likely straining fiscal resources and affecting healthcare access.