Colombia launches reconstruction phase after devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake

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• [○ 1 SOURCE] Ana María Saavedra stated that her family does not share the political ideals of Gustavo Petro.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Former President Gustavo Petro described the Saavedra family as a 'progressive' family in a social media post. somosfan.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Gustavo Petro attended a funeral mass for the Saavedra family at the Santuario de Fátima in Cali.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Ana María Saavedra is the 23-year-old sole survivor of the triplet sisters. somosfan.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] The earthquake caused a building to collapse in Cali. somosfan.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] Ana María Saavedra requested that her family not be associated with any political position. somosfan.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] A major earthquake hit Colombia on August 10, 2026.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The Saavedra family members killed in the earthquake included two triplet sisters, Sofia and Isabella, and their parents. somosfan.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Daniel Fernando Gutiérrez Rojas was ratified as Director General of Inpec.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Ricardo Ernesto Torres Castro was designated Director General of Sena.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] President Abelardo de la Espriella appointed five professionals from Boyacá to key national government positions.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Housing credits for earthquake victims will be reduced to an 8% effective annual rate.