The EU is mobilizing 2 million euros for the areas most affected by the earthquake in Colombia.

The European Union is mobilizing 2 million euros in humanitarian aid to support communities in the areas of Colombia most affected by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Monday. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

According to Brussels, the funds are intended to assist populations impacted by the disaster as rescue and response operations continue following the seismic event.