Portugal
Jerome Martins delivers another 40 million to the Foundation after storms in Portugal and earthquake in Colombia
Publication: ECO
Author: António Larguesa
Source published: 21/10/2026, 17:08:32 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 00:56:24 UTC
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Briefings
The Jerónimo Martins group announced an extraordinary donation of 40 million euros to the Fundação Jerónimo Martins to address humanitarian crises in Portugal and Colombia. This follows a 20 million euro investment in June for Portugal's affected areas, with the total additional funding intended for socio-economic vulnerability and infrastructure reconstruction. The Portuguese group reported a 260 million euro profit in the first half of the year, representing a 3.4% decline compared to the same period last year.
Key points
- The Fundação Jerónimo Martins received an extraordinary donation of 40 million euros to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by the depression Kristin in Portugal and the August earthquake in Colombia.
- The Portuguese group reported a 260 million euro profit in the first half of the year, representing a 3.4% decline compared to the same period last year.
Context
The donation addresses the humanitarian crisis caused by the depression Kristin in Portugal and the August earthquake in Colombia. The Portuguese group reported a 260 million euro profit in the first half of the year, representing a 3.4% decline compared to the same period last year.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the extraordinary donation of 40 million euros and the June investment of 20 million euros in Portugal. The total impact on Colombia remains unspecified, and the Fundação Jerónimo Martins' operational status prior to the earthquake is not detailed.
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