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[^1]\n\nThe governor requested an immediate humanitarian operation from UNGRD including aerial and logistical support, urgent recovery of connectivity, yellow machinery, complementary humanitarian aid, and the permanent deployment of specialized technical personnel. [^2]\n\nGovernors from across Colombia met with President Abelardo De La Espriella at a summit in Santa Cruz de Mompox, Bolívar, organized by the National Federation of Departments (FND). [^3]\n\nAccording to the department's report, 179 neighborhoods are impacted, 8,471 families are affected, and 2,615 appear as victims. [^4]\n\nGovernor Rafaela Cortes expressed particular concern for the municipalities of Cubarral, El Dorado, and El Castillo due to road infrastructure loss and rising river levels. [^5]\n\nGovernor Rafaela Cortes requested support from the National Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) to assist more than 8,000 families affected in 29 municipalities. [^6]\n\nThe department of Meta in Colombia is facing an emergency due to heavy rains while other regions experience droughts from the El Niño phenomenon. [^7]\n\nThe flooding in Cubarral, El Dorado, and El Castillo has isolated communities and compromised food supply, emergency attention, and agricultural mobility. [^8]\n\nFND President Rafaela Cortés Zambrano revealed that the Resource Plan for 2027-2028 projects current revenues of $21.4 trillion, compared to $25.5 trillion for the current biennium, representing a $4.1 trillion difference. [^9]\n\nGovernor Rodrigo Villalba of Huila described the meeting as a 'productive dialogue' with President Abelardo De La Espriella. [^10]\n\nPresident Abelardo De La Espriella stated that Colombia needs to believe it can change its destiny and that governing means transforming problems into opportunities. 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