Jaime Gilinski Bacal, president of Grupo Nutresa, and his wife Raquel Kardonski de Gilinski announced a donation of 150 billion Colombian pesos for the reconstruction of hospitals and schools in Cali.
Jaime Gilinski Bacal, president of Grupo Nutresa, and his wife Raquel Kardonski de Gilinski announced a donation of 150 billion Colombian pesos for the reconstruction of hospitals and schools in Cali. The commitment was communicated through a letter addressed to the Presidency of the Republic.
The city of Cali will be the primary beneficiary of the funds. Relief agencies and volunteer citizens continue working in affected sectors such as Cañaveralejo.
Cali fully restored electricity service following a seismic emergency that affected approximately 63 power circuits and disrupted supply for more than 50% of users in the city, Yumbo and Puerto Tejada.
The Public Force maintains active operations against 32 forest fires across the country, while successfully extinguishing 81 fire sources using more than 182,000 gallons of water and conducting 371 aerial drops.
President Abelardo De La Espriella announced special measures to address Buenaventura's healthcare system following damage caused by an earthquake.