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Colombia's Earthquake Rebuild Is Underway — First Aid Checks Land This Week

Colombia's earthquake rebuild is underway in Chocó, with $287 monthly family aid starting Aug. 26 — and what it means for diaspora families in the U.S.

A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region

A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region

Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor infrastructure and underfunded health and education services

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Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó

Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó

The Colombian singer will not personally donate the announced one million dollars; the sum will be channelled through Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved.

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Shakira pledges to rebuild 10 schools after devastating Colombia earthquake

The pop star made an unannounced visit following the catastrophic quake that claimed hundreds of lives

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As Colombia's Earthquake Toll Passes 285, New President De La Espriella Is Tested Barely a Week Into the Job

Colombia's earthquake toll has climbed to 285 as President De la Espriella faces his first crisis and Miami's Colombian community mobilizes aid.

How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake

Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday, affecting a large part of the western region

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Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Hits 265 as Cali, Pereira Hospitals Buckle

Colombia's earthquake toll stands at 265 dead, 496 missing. See verified city-by-city figures, hospital strain and the aid pouring in from four countries.

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Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

Search efforts continue after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia. Over three thousand people remain missing, with many feared trapped under debris. Authorities confirmed at least 179 deaths across four affected regions. The nation's new president mobilized extensive resources to aid the disaster zone. International aid has been pledged to…

The Economic Times

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive

Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó, with major damage observed in the cities of Cali, Manizales and Pereira.

The Conversation

Colombia Earthquake Kills 22 as People Trapped in Collapsed Buildings in Cali and Death Toll Rises in Pereira

Colombia Earthquake Kills 22 as People Trapped in Collapsed Buildings in Cali and Death Toll Rises in Pereira

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 22 people. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities assess damage and casualties, with significant structural damage reported in Cali.

International Business Times UK

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Kills At Least 20 in Western Colombia, Splitting Open the Coffee Region

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Kills At Least 20 in Western Colombia, Splitting Open the Coffee Region

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 20 people in western Colombia Monday, toppling buildings from Chocó to the coffee-growing highlands.

At least 77 dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Colombia's Choco; toll likely to rise

At least 77 dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Colombia's Choco; toll likely to rise

A significant earthquake struck Colombia's Choco province on Monday morning. The tremor caused injuries and considerable damage to buildings in Quibdo. Its epicenter was located near San Jose del Palmar, officials reported. The quake was felt across Bogota and even into Venezuela. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the…

The Economic Times

7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake: At least 77 killed, buildings collapse; toll 'could top 1,000'

7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake: At least 77 killed, buildings collapse; toll 'could top 1,000'

A significant earthquake jolted western Colombia on Monday, resulting in injuries and extensive destruction. fourty seven fatalities have been confirmed while multiple buildings collapsed across the country. Air travel was halted at several airports in various cities. The quake's impact was felt as far as Bogota and neighboring nations, raising…

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Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war

Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war

As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight back

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‘When the river swells, it forces them to run backwards’: rising waters push Colombia’s farmers into hunger and despair

Communities in the Salaquí basin face deepening food insecurity, armed conflict and the collapse of a way of life – while government schemes ignore the real problem

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Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day

It’s been almost nine years since Colombia celebrated a landmark peace agreement between one guerrilla group and the government, and three years since President Gustavo Petro vowed “total peace.” But in reality, the country’s decades-long internal conflict continues – making it one of the oldest in the world.

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‘Blood timber’: western firms fuel conflict and ‘slavery’ in Colombia

Trade in uncertified hardwood illegally logged in Chocó rainforest and imported by US and Europe is financing paramilitaries, says Environmental Investigation Agency

USAID Freeze Is Cutting Deep In Colombia's Poorest Region

The aid freeze announced by President Donald Trump in his first 24 hours in office sent shockwaves through Colombia, where 70% of all humanitarian assistance was provided by the U.S. last year.

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‘What joy! What damn joy!’: vanilla boom transforms fortunes of Colombia’s farmers

In El Valle, the world’s second-most expensive spice is not just providing an economic lifeline but also helping to preserve rich biodiversity

Deadly landslides in Colombia as death toll continues to rise

Learn about the devastating landslides in Colombia's Chocó region, where heavy rain has caused multiple fatalities and ongoing rescue efforts are underway.

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