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At least 13 workers killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine
A landslide at a gold mine in Colombia killed at least 13 workers, including four members of an indigenous family.
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Colombia
Stories and evidence records associated with Colombia.
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Earthquake Strikes Chocó, Colombia, Leaving Survivors in Pain, Hunger and Homelessness
An earthquake struck Chocó, Colombia, leaving survivors facing pain, hunger and homelessness.
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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia’s Cali and Pereira, Killing at Least 300
The high‑magnitude shock has prompted President Abelardo de la Espriella to urge US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on Colombian imports.
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Colombia Earthquake: Rescue Teams Race to Free Survivors in Rubble
At least 285 killed, 4,000 injured and more than 400 missing after a powerful quake on 10 Aug 2026.
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Colombia: Hundreds Still Missing as Monday’s Powerful Earthquake Leaves Rubble
Calm settles over rescue zones as teams shift from search to body recovery, while families cling to hope amid the broken cityscape
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Nearly 300 People Trapped in Rubble After Powerful Earthquake in Colombia
Rescue teams shift focus to recover bodies as families cling to hope of survivors in the aftermath of a seismic shock,
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Colombia Earthquake of August 11: 72 Hours After, Citizens Challenge the Government’s Refusal of Foreign Rescue Teams
A tremor still shades the nation as people voice surprise that international aid was declined.
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Colombia Hit by Powerful Earthquake, International Rescue Efforts Begin
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on 13 August 2026, razing buildings, buckling roads and crushing cars, prompting an urgent rescue operation and an influx of aid from regional partners.
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Colombia Earthquake: 7.4 Magnitude Strike Leaves 265 Dead, 3,500 Injured, 500 Missing
The strongest quake in Colombia’s century has claimed at least 265 lives, injured over 3,500 people, and left nearly 500 people missing as rescue teams now enter the final phase of their search.
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Colombia struck by 7.4‑magnitude quake; emergency declared
A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, triggering a state‑of‑emergency declaration by President Abelardo de la Espriella and prompting ongoing search and rescue operations.
Climate
Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble following 7.4‑magnitude earthquake in Colombia
Search and rescue operations continue as officials respond to the disaster.
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Death Toll Rises to 240 in Colombia After Seismic Blast
Colombia’s worst earthquake in decades leaves dozens buried beneath rubble; search teams still combing the rubble for survivors.