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Colombia president vows reconstruction fund as search for quake survivors enters critical period

Colombia president vows reconstruction fund as search for quake survivors enters critical period

By Julia Symmes Cobb, Santiago Limachi, Luis Jaime Acosta and Nelson Bocanegra CALI/PEREIRA, Colombia, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella on Wednesday vowed to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild hospitals, schools, homes and infrastructure destroyed by Monday's

Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors

Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors

By Nelson Bocanegra, Luis Jaime Acosta and Julia Symmes Cobb PEREIRA/CALI, Colombia, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Rescue crews dug through mountains of shattered concrete in western Colombia on Tuesday, racing to find survivors after a powerful earthquake killed more than 250 people, according to estimates

Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers race to find survivors

Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers race to find survivors

By Nelson Bocanegra PEREIRA, Colombia, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Rescue crews dug through mountains of shattered concrete in western Colombia on Tuesday, racing to find survivors after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 people, according to estimates from local authorities.

Colombia's New Administration Faces Crisis After Deadly Earthquake

Colombia's New Administration Faces Crisis After Deadly Earthquake

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, causing widespread damage and casualties. The epicenter was near San José del Palmar in Chocó province, and the tremor was felt across Colombia and neighboring countries. The earthquake has resulted in at least 100 deaths and significant structural damage in cities like Pereira and Cali. The Colombian government, led by newly inaugurated President Abelardo De La Espriella, has declared a national emergency to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts.

Colombia woman's earthquake survival story gives son a birthday to remember

Colombia woman's earthquake survival story gives son a birthday to remember

By Nelson Bocanegra PEREIRA, Colombia, Aug 12 (Reuters) - When Julio Cesar Largo's daughter failed to show up for her son's birthday celebration, his worst fears took hold. On the same day, a powerful earthquake had ripped through a large part of Colombia.

Colombia earthquake death toll surges to 224 as search for survivors continues

Colombia earthquake death toll surges to 224 as search for survivors continues

BOGOTA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors.

At least 82 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia

At least 82 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia

By Nelson Bocanegra, Julia Symmes Cobb and Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - At least 82 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble.

Colombia earthquake kills at least 22 as buildings collapse in several cities

Colombia earthquake kills at least 22 as buildings collapse in several cities

By Nelson Bocanegra and Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - At least 22 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, bringing down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble, local authorities said.

Powerful Colombia earthquake kills at least 111

Powerful Colombia earthquake kills at least 111

By Luis Jaime Acosta, Julia Symmes Cobb and Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and injuring 87 others, with still more residents trapped in the

More than 100 killed after strongest quake this century hits western Colombia

More than 100 killed after strongest quake this century hits western Colombia

By Luis Jaime Acosta, Julia Symmes Cobb and Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, toppling buildings across several cities, damaging hospitals and infrastructure and trapping people beneath the

Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise

Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise

BOGOTA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country's most powerful earthquake in decades could rise.

At least 77 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia

At least 77 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia

By Nelson Bocanegra, Julia Symmes Cobb and Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - At least 77 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble.