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Colombia quake leaves more than 110 dead – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country

Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Colombia declares national emergency as quake toll hits 111

Colombia declared a national emergency on Monday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the west of the country killed at least 111 people and injured 87 others as rescue teams searched for survivors trapped under debris. The quake prompted evacuations in the capital, Bogota, and was felt across other parts of…

France 24 · Aug 10

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State of emergency declared as 111 confirmed dead in major earthquake in Colombia

The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles west of Bogotá, the US Geological Survey and Colombia's counterpart reported.

Euronews · Aug 10

In 2016, Singapore began releasing millions of non-biting male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia. Years later, the bold experiment produced one of the world's most successful dengue-control

Scientists using mosquitoes to fight dengue: Singapore has embarked on an ambitious project, deploying Wolbachia-infused male mosquitoes to tackle the rise of dengue fever. This specific bacterium disrupts reproduction, reducing the potential for disease spread. Successful programs in Colombia, Indonesia, and Brazil echo promising results.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

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…

The Times of India · Aug 10

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 · Aug 10

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Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government

The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan, Colombia's main drug cartel, in Antioquia department in the northwest.

Euronews · Aug 10

'Did He Cheat?': Inside the Viral Lamine Yamal Colombia Vacation Photos That Sparked Cheating Rumours

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal faced false cheating rumours after AI-generated images went viral, suggesting a holiday with another woman.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Colombia rocked by car bomb blast a day after new President Abelardo de la Espriella takes charge

In southwestern Colombia, a car bomb detonated at a toll plaza on Saturday, just a day after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president. The army promptly attributed the incident to dissident FARC factions, leaving two security guards injured. In response, President de la Espriella issued a stern warning…

The Times of India · Aug 9

US intends to send $1 billion in aid to Colombia following de la Espriella's inauguration

US President Donald Trump has been highly complementary of de la Espriella, calling him a "smart, strong, and tough leader."

Euronews · Aug 8

US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown

Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

Abelardo de la Espriella, the flamboyant millionaire taking power in Colombia

CALI (COLOMBIA) - With a lucrative legal career and a variety of colorful business projects under his belt, Colombia's incoming president Abelardo de la Espriella now has grand plans to crush armed insurgents, cozy up to the United States and overhaul the system.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office

The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger", vowed to "defeat narco-terrorists" in his…

France 24 · Aug 7

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Latin Times · Aug 7

As Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Power in Cali, Four Decrees Ready for Day One — Not Ninety

As Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as Colombia's president in Cali, four priority decrees — not the full 90 he'd once pledged — mark his first day, alongside sweeping reversals of Gustavo Petro's foreign and security policy.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

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

Cycling Weekly · Aug 7

'We're in a hole': Why has Colombia stopped producing Grand Tour winners?

Once cycling's great mountain fliers, Colombia's top riders now appear to have had their wings clipped. CW's Latin American correspondent asks why

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriers

With less than a third of cycling journeys taken by women, Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, is installing bike lanes, teaching cycling and making sure ‘stereotypes are left behind’

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Motor1 · Aug 6

Nissan Qashqai E-Power Sets World Record On A Single Tank

The Nissan Qashqai E-Power SUV travels 1,230 miles in Colombia on 14.5 gallons, thanks to the third-generation hybrid system

Latin Times · Aug 6

Colombia Swears In New President De la Espriella on Friday — Without Petro, and Without the Usual Ceremony

Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in Friday in Cali, not Bogotá, as Petro boycotts, drops a medal tradition, and alleges unproven fraud.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Fifa insists Gianni Infantino will remain president after Rabat crisis meeting

A Fifa statement said Gianni Infantino has sent written apologies to the Fifa council and the 211 member associations over the World Cup sell-off

The Conversation · Aug 5

El pueblo indígena wounaan ha hecho frente a la tala ilegal de palo de rosa y a siglos de explotación con sabiduría y belleza

Durante milenios, el pueblo wounaan, que habita en algunas zonas de lo que hoy son Panamá y Colombia, ha tallado y esculpido diversos tipos de madera. El palo de rosa cocobolo, Dalbergia retusa, es especialmente apreciado para la talla de bastones ceremoniales utilizados en la medicina tradicional y en el…

International Business Times · Aug 5

The Deportation Of a Colombian Activist Illustrates How Partisan Bogota-Washington Relations Have Become

The deportation of Colombian activist Beto Coral signals a deeply partisan (and personal) tightening of U.S. and Colombian relations, according to political experts.

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Two arrested in connection to death of US flight attendant found dead in Colombia

The two suspects are accused of drugging and killing American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina

We Got This Covered · Aug 4

‘Spider-Man’ screening in Colombia was going fine. Then it went horribly wrong with an audience member’s alleged ‘rotten’ fart

"Only God knows what that person ate."

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