The United States announced a $15.5 million emergency assistance package for Colombia on Monday after a powerful earthquake killed more than 100 people in the South American country. The announcement was reported by AFP from Washington and published on August 11, 2026.

In a post on X, the US State Department said it stood with the Colombian people in prayer. It also said the United States was prepared to assist Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella.

The aid announcement came three days after de la Espriella, described in the report as supported by Washington, took office as Colombia’s president. The source did not provide details on how the emergency package would be used or further information about earthquake damage.