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Colombia earthquake leaves nearly 290 dead and 185,000 affected FAST-MOVING

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck San José del Palmar, Chocó, on August 10, 2026, causing widespread devastation across western Colombia. The latest reports from the Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD) indicate the death toll has reached approximately 289 to 294 people, with 143 individuals still missing. The disaster has affected 15 departments and hundreds of municipalities, leaving over 185,000 people displaced or affected.

Infrastructure damage is extensive, with 66 buildings reported collapsed and over 127,000 homes damaged or destroyed. Significant impacts were noted in Cali and Pereira, where many deaths and structural failures occurred. The earthquake also damaged hundreds of roads, bridges, aqueducts, and essential services including 285 health centers and over 2,800 educational institutions.

In response to the crisis, President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national emergency and economic emergency. Humanitarian efforts are underway, including a 150 billion peso donation from the Gilinski family to rebuild hospitals and schools in Cali. Local authorities in cities like Pereira and Manizales are implementing rent subsidies to assist displaced families, while international rescue teams from countries including the US, Israel, and Argentina have joined local efforts.

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Abelardo De La Espriella · Ana María Saavedra Caycedo · Cali · Colombia · Donald Trump · Imbanaco Clinic · Jaime Gilinski · María Elvira Building · Pereira · UNGRD · Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres

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