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[INTERNATIONAL] · Colombia, United States, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain · 100 sources

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Colombia earthquake kills hundreds and triggers national disaster declaration FAST-MOVING

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. The disaster has caused widespread devastation across several regions, including Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Caldas.

Death tolls vary by source, with consolidated regional figures reporting at least 240 fatalities, while other reports suggest numbers exceeding 250. Thousands of people are missing, and thousands of families have been affected. Infrastructure damage is extensive, with reports of over 11,000 homes destroyed, 140 buildings collapsed, and significant damage to hospitals, schools, and airports. Matecaña International Airport in Pereira has suspended commercial operations due to structural damage.

President Abelardo De la Espriella has declared a national disaster and three days of national mourning. He has also announced an Economic, Social, and Emergency declaration to facilitate reconstruction through the 'Fondo Milagro'.

International aid is mobilizing. The United States has offered $15.5 million in assistance, and Mexico is sending humanitarian supplies and specialized rescue teams. The European Union is providing support through its Copernicus satellite system and has pledged 2 million euros to assist affected communities.

Entities

Abelardo De La Espriella · Aerocivil · Aeronáutica Civil · Asocapitales · Cali · Chocó · Claudia Sheinbaum · Colombia · Donald Trump · El Salvador · Elsa Noguera · European Union

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

  • [● 4 SOURCES] More than 600 people were injured in the earthquake. ewtn.de
  • [● 8 SOURCES] The EU activated its consular assistance mechanism for affected EU citizens.
  • [● 8 SOURCES] The EU has mobilized its Copernicus satellite service to support rescue operations.
  • [● 7 SOURCES] The European Commission is cooperating with the German Red Cross on the ground.
  • [● 8 SOURCES] The European Union allocated 100,000 euros in initial emergency aid to Colombia.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake resulted in at least 224 deaths.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake caused 165 buildings to collapse.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The United States has pledged 15.5 million dollars in support.
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The airports in Cali, Quibdó, and Armenia have resumed operations.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] LATAM set fare caps for flights to Cali, Armenia, and Pereira.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] There are over 2.2 million insured properties in Colombia against earthquakes.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] LATAM cancelled 49 flights affecting approximately 7,657 passengers.

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Alltmer ansträngt i Colombia [www.aftonbladet.se]
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O nosso eclipse [www.cmjornal.pt]
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Colombia: Desastre nacional [diarioelatlantico.com.ar]
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