COLOMBIA

Colombia: Criticism mounts over government’s disaster response

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Bogota, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) President Abelardo de la Espriella's government is once again under scrutiny due to the conduct of certain cabinet members—and the president himself—as Colombia attempts to recover from a tragedy.

Colombia: Cuba’s generosity described as immeasurable

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:53

Bogota, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Former Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Mauricio Jaramillo fervently believes that "only Cuba's generosity is greater than its history."

Death toll from Colombian earthquake rises to 288,the government says

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:09

Bogota, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The powerful earthquake that struck Colombia has left 288 dead, 4,018 injured, 202 missing, and 354 rescued, according to government figures.

Colombia reports harm to civilians after bombing against NLA group

Published on: August 12, 2026
10:50

Bogota, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Ombudsman's Office reported that three farmers were injured during a bombing carried out by the National Army against armed groups in the department of Norte de Santander, in the northeast of the country.

Colombia: Petro calls on Historic Pact party to mobilize solidarity

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:12

Bogota, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on all members of the progressive Historic Pact party to coordinate efforts and mobilize solidarity with the communities affected by the earthquake that struck the country.

ECLAC offers assistance to Colombia after deadly earthquake

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:11

Santiago, Chile, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) offered technical assistance to Colombia following the deadly earthquake that has so far left more than 130 dead and 570 injured.

Colombia severs ties with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:51

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Colombia has decided to suspend diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in a decade

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia this morning was the strongest recorded in the last decade, according to the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC).

Fatalities reported after earthquake in Colombia

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Nearly twenty deaths have been reported in Colombia less than three hours after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck, its epicenter in the department of Choco.

Colombia: Injuries, damage reported in Choco, epicenter of earthquake

Published on: August 10, 2026
10:55

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Preliminary reports from Quibdo, the capital of Choco department, tefer injuries and severe structural damage following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia, according to Governor Nubia Cordoba-Curi.

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