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Colombia Faced Its Strongest Earthquake In Recent History. Now Those Impacted Need To Rebuild.

The quake destroyed or damaged scores of buildings in cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdó.

International Business Times · Aug 18

Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that devastated the western Colombian cities of Cali and…

France 24 · Aug 16

Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies

PEREIRA (COLOMBIA) - A Colombian woman who was rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours under the rubble in the wake of a strong earthquake has died of her injuries, her family told AFP on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

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.

Latin Times · Aug 13

Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble

Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed.

Euronews · Aug 13

MAP of Affected Area: Two Days After Colombia's Biggest Quake in Decades, Casualty Count Continues to Climb

Two days after Colombia's strongest quake in a century, rescuers race the clock while death tolls from four different sources refuse to match.

Latin Times · Aug 12

Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims as EU pledges assistance

The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.

Euronews · Aug 12

Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims

BOGOTá - Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning for victims of an earthquake that demolished buildings in the west of the country, killing more than 200 people.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Colombia declares three days of mourning as search for quake survivors continues

Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people in the west of the country. Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia this century, and the search for survivors under the rubble is ongoing.

France 24 · Aug 12

Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble

A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her.

Euronews · Aug 12