# Colombia President Announces Recovery Plan After Wildfires and Earthquake

President De La Espriella launches a recovery program for Tolima following wildfires and the August 10 earthquake.

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President Abelardo De La Espriella announced a recovery program for Colombia's Tolima department on Sunday, stating that more than 50,000 hectares had been affected by wildfires. [^1]

A massive forest fire occurred in the neighboring Tolima department, consuming more than 50,000 hectares. [^2]

Official figures indicate that the fires have burned more than 50,000 hectares, including approximately 28,000 hectares of agricultural land. [^3]

President De La Espriella formally announced the beginning of Colombia's reconstruction phase following the August 10 earthquake, which affected 452,782 people and killed 331. [^4]

The President ordered military and police commanders to recover territory controlled by illegal armed groups and confirmed new search units to combat extortion, ending dialogue processes with three armed groups. [^5]

Colombians responded to the earthquake with nationwide unity, sending food, volunteers, and prayers to affected areas. [^6]

The destruction caused by the fires includes the loss of crops, animal deaths, and the destruction of ecosystems that took decades to form. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced a recovery program for Colombia's Tolima department on Sunday, stating that more than 50,000 hectares had been affected by wildfires. (The City Paper Bogotá, News)
2. A massive forest fire occurred in the neighboring Tolima department, consuming more than 50,000 hectares. (Diario Occidente, News)
3. Official figures indicate that the fires have burned more than 50,000 hectares, including approximately 28,000 hectares of agricultural land. (The City Paper Bogotá, News)
4. President De La Espriella formally announced the beginning of Colombia's reconstruction phase following the August 10 earthquake, which affected 452,782 people and killed 331. (The City Paper Bogotá, News)
5. The President ordered military and police commanders to recover territory controlled by illegal armed groups and confirmed new search units to combat extortion, ending dialogue processes with three armed groups. (The City Paper Bogotá, News)
6. Colombians responded to the earthquake with nationwide unity, sending food, volunteers, and prayers to affected areas. (Diario Occidente, News)
7. The destruction caused by the fires includes the loss of crops, animal deaths, and the destruction of ecosystems that took decades to form. (Diario Occidente, News)

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