Updated August 14, 2026 at 3:56 p.m. Colombia time
The international financial institution announced the disbursement of 200 million dollars to support emergency response and recovery operations in Colombia.
An emergency disbursement announced
The World Bank announced that it had disbursed $200 million for Colombia’s earthquake response. It said it was working with the Colombian government, development partners, financial institutions and the private sector on immediate needs and recovery.
A rapid GRADE assessment
The institution launched a Global Rapid Assessment of Damage from Earthquakes, known as GRADE, to produce an early estimate of damage and economic losses and inform recovery priorities.
Several areas mentioned
The areas cited include public health, housing, affected communities and small and medium-sized businesses. Their inclusion is not a budget allocation.
The final destination remains unspecified
The consulted information does not detail amounts by project or sector, the exact transfer mechanism or the timetable for funds to reach beneficiaries. The disbursement should not be presented as money already handed to families.