Valle del Cauca

Colombia shifts security policy and ends peace dialogues

3 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia President Abelardo de la Espriella loosens firearm restrictions

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a major shift in security policy by signing Decree 1368 of 2026, lifting the general suspension on firearm carry permits that had been in effect since 2014/201

Violence against social leaders in Colombia

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indigenous leader Jacob Guachetá Zambrano murdered in Cauca

Violence against indigenous and social leaders has persisted in Colombia, particularly within the Cauca region. In early August, an armed attack in Florida, Valle del Cauca, killed four people, including Kwesx Yu Kiwe, t

Earthquake recovery and memorials in Cali, Colombia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cali honors 154 earthquake victims with memorial plantings

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, the city of Cali and the Valle del Cauca region initiated various commemorative activities to honor the victims. On August 21, the Ca

Colombia earthquake infrastructure recovery

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Celsia restores electricity service following earthquake in Colombia

Following an earthquake on August 10 in western Colombia, regional infrastructure has undergone a period of recovery and stabilization. By late August, critical transportation and telecommunications systems were returni

Colombia earthquake: Transition to reconstruction phase

21 clusters · 2227 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Colombia earthquake relief efforts led by social organizations

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 331 de

Earthquake relief in Colombia and Venezuela

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Animal rescue efforts intensify following earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela

Following significant earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, relief efforts have focused on both search and rescue operations and long-term animal welfare. Initial responses involved international canine units, such as

Colombia earthquake relief and response

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Bogotá manages earthquake patient transfers and issues emergency preparedness guidance

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on August 10, 2026, relief and regulatory efforts have emerged in Colombia. In Bogotá, the Banco de Ropa del Minuto de Dios established donation centers in Engativá and Ciudad Bolívar

Colombia earthquake housing reconstruction efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Fundación Grupo Argos launches rapid seismic-resistant housing for earthquake victims

Following an earthquake in Colombia on August 10, Grupo Argos and artist Nicky Jam launched the ‘Adopta un Hogar’ campaign to assist families in regions such as Chocó, Valle del Cauca, and the Eje Cafetero. The initiativ

Earthquake impact on Colombian healthcare infrastructure

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Valle del Cauca receives 4,386 million pesos for health sector recovery

Following a violent earthquake in western Colombia, healthcare facilities in the region have reported significant damage. In Pereira, the Hospital Universitario San Jorge estimated losses of approximately $32 billion pes

Colombia earthquake humanitarian response

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Red Cross launches 24-month aid appeal for Colombia earthquake

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in San José del Palmar, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a $30 million emergency appeal to support the Colombian Red Cross. The app