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BBVA announces €2 million for earthquake survivors

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Updated August 18, 2026 at 9:55 p.m. Colombia time

BBVA has announced a €2 million donation to support the humanitarian response through three partner organisations.

Three channels of support

The funds are announced for UNHCR, UNICEF and Empresas Unidas por Colombia, an initiative coordinated by Andi.

Earlier material aid

The bank says it had already delivered 3,500 food and hygiene kits.

Banking services

Twenty-five of its 42 branches in affected areas are operating, while the institution says digital services are functioning normally. Donation campaigns are open in Colombia and Spain.

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