Atlántico distributes 30 tonnes of aid for disaster victims

The Atlántico Department has distributed 30 tonnes of supplies from its distribution centre for victims of the 10 August earthquake, with plans to reach 50 tonnes.

By El Medio Oriente
August 17, 2026
A warehouse full of white labelled bags, cardboard boxes and stacked supplies, including blankets and humanitarian aid containers.
Distribution centre of the Atlántico Department where emergency supplies are stored and distributed for those affected by the earthquake. The bags contain food, medicines and other essential goods intended for disaster victims. (El Tiempo — Colombia)
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The Atlántico Department has distributed 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid from the distribution centre located at the Plaza de la Paz for people affected by the 10 August earthquake.

Regional authorities are seeking to reach a total of 50 tonnes of supplies in their assistance campaign for disaster victims. The distribution centre continues to receive and process donations to expand the coverage of aid.

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