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Venezuela earthquake recovery and seismic activity
789 clusters · 4273 sources · last updated
Latest: Venezuela completes 65,000 inspections following June earthquakes
As of late September 2026, recovery efforts following the June 24 twin earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) continue to face legal, logistical, and economic challenges. While the National Assembly enacted a Special Lease
Wildfire in Boyacá, Colombia
3 clusters · 75 sources · last updated
Latest: Colombia faces major forest fires in Boyacá and Pasto
A major wildfire that began on September 19 near the San Marcos hill has caused significant environmental damage in Colombia’s Boyacá department, threatening the town of Villa de Leyva and the Iguaque Fauna and Flora San
Colombia earthquake: Reconstruction and ongoing seismic risk
24 clusters · 2229 sources · last updated
Latest: Colombia experiences intense seismic activity in Tolima and other regions
Three weeks after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake near San José del Palmar on August 10, 2026, Colombia has transitioned from rescue operations to a massive reconstruction phase. The disaster has resulted in at least 335 de
Colombia earthquake: reconstruction, fires, and aid efforts
39 clusters · 784 sources · last updated
Latest: Social subsidy programs activated in Colombia and Dominican Republic
Recovery efforts are intensifying following the August 10 earthquake, described as the strongest in Colombia during the 21st century. While official reports confirm 335 deaths and 4,516 injuries, the UNDP estimates total
Forest fires and water scarcity in South America
13 clusters · 131 sources · last updated
Latest: Wildfires and residential fires cause damage in Colombia and Chile
Severe forest fires driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and El Niño continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fires affecting over 22
Forest fires in Colombia
2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
Latest: Latin America faces fatal fires and fuel protests
Colombia continues to manage significant forest fire activity across multiple departments. Recent reports indicate there are 17 active forest fires across eight departments, with Tolima remaining the area with the highes
Colombian science and research funding shifts
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Scientific associations warn of Colombian science budget cuts
Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on August 10, 2026, Colombia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Minciencias) redirected 109,000 million COP from its Health Research Fund. The ministry stated that the
Investigation into Carlos Ramón González
2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated
Latest: Bogotá Tribunal ratifies arrest warrant for Carlos Ramón González
The Superior Tribunal of Bogotá has ratified an arrest warrant for Carlos Ramón González, the former director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency (DAPRE). González is being investigated for his alleged i
International earthquake relief for Colombia
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: Dominican Republic sends 50 tons of aid to Colombia earthquake victims
Following a powerful earthquake on August 10 centered in San José del Palmar, Chocó, international humanitarian efforts have mobilized to assist victims in Colombia. On August 29, France delivered 10 tons of aid, includ
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United States provides firefighting aid to Colombia
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