Brussels, 15/01/2001 (Agence Europe) - Following Saturday's earthquake in Central America, which mainly hit El Salvador, the European Commission reacted promptly with the decision to release EUR 2 million in emergency aid. The disbursement of the funds is currently in progress so that aid may reach the victims this week. ECHO, the European Community's Humanitarian Office, immediately sent an expert to the region affected to make a first assessment of the most pressing needs. On the basis of...