Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres

Fujimori's security initiatives and legislative push

33 clusters · 369 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Peruvian officials debate censure motion against Interior Minister

On 23 September 2026, the security crisis escalated as the Juntos por el Perú party, supported by the Obras and Partido del Buen Gobierno blocs, introduced a motion of censure against Interior Minister César Astudillo. T

Colombia earthquake: reconstruction, fires, and aid efforts

40 clusters · 787 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: FEMA and UNGRD announce disaster recovery funding in Puerto Rico and Colombia

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

Wildfire in Boyacá, Colombia

3 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South American forest fires damage ecosystems and economies

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 · 2230 sources · last updated 2 days ago

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

Cali earthquake recovery and reconstruction

8 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia earthquake relief: Housing reconstruction and aid efforts underway

One month after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake centered in San José del Palmar, Chocó, Colombia is transitioning from emergency response to a massive reconstruction phase. The disaster, described by the Servicio Geológico

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

13 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 5 days ago

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

Seismic activity and recovery in Colombia

6 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Chocó, Colombia experiences seismic swarm with multiple tremors

Following the devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake on August 10 in Chocó, which caused at least 331 deaths and thousands of injuries, Colombia has experienced continued seismic activity. The initial event, centered in Sa

Colombian political conflict over administration conduct

5 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Gustavo Petro disputes fiscal management claims by President De La Espriella

Political tensions in Colombia have escalated between the current administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella and the former administration of Gustavo Petro. Following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on August 10, P

Colombian football community earthquake relief efforts

8 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Colombia and Chile to play friendly matches in November

The Colombian football community has expanded its humanitarian response following the August 10 earthquake. Professional clubs in the Liga BetPlay have converted facilities into collection centers; Independiente Santa Fe

Puracé volcano activity and earthquake in Colombia

9 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Puracé Volcano maintains orange alert after ash emissions

As of mid-September 2026, Colombia continues to manage a dual geological crisis involving the Puracé volcano and the aftermath of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar, Chocó, on 10 August. The

Colombia earthquake humanitarian and political response

7 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Bolivian political leaks, Colombian medical update, and Spanish artisanal history

Following a major 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck southwest Colombia on August 10, the government has focused on humanitarian relief and managing political fallout. The disaster caused widespread destruction across