Thursday 27 - 08:56
A mining accident has resulted in 13 deaths and seven injuries in southwestern Colombia. The collapse occurred on Wednesday evening at an illegal gold mining site, highlighting the risks faced by workers at these locations, often lacking adequate safety measures. A Deadly Collapse in Nariño Department The tragedy took place on Wednesday evening......
Colombian authorities have estimated that the economic damage caused by the powerful earthquake that struck the country on August 10 could reach approximately $9.6 billion, according to preliminary figures released by President Abelardo de la Espriella. The initial assessment puts damage to buildings at around 24.5 trillion Colombian pesos,......
The earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 caused significant damage, estimated at around $9.57 billion according to an initial assessment presented on Tuesday by President Abelardo de la Espriella. The human toll reports 289 dead and 4,187 injured, while evaluation and relief operations continue in the most affected areas.With a magnitude......
The earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 caused significant damage, estimated at approximately $9.57 billion according to a preliminary assessment presented on Tuesday by President Abelardo de la Espriella. The human toll reports 289 dead and 4,187 injured, while assessment and rescue operations continue in the hardest-hit areas. With......
After the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, Shakira chose to go directly to one of the hardest-hit areas to support the affected populations. The Colombian singer traveled to Quibdó, in the Chocó region, where she met students and visited several schools damaged by the disaster. Beyond this visit, the artist announced a mobilization......
Colombian singer Shakira has pledged to help rebuild at least 10 schools in a remote region of Colombia affected by a devastating earthquake that struck the country last week and left hundreds of people dead. The international music star visited Quibdó, the capital of the Chocó department, on Monday to inspect damaged schools......
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has called on US President Donald Trump to temporarily ease tariffs on Colombian goods as the country confronts the economic consequences of a devastating earthquake. The request comes as Colombian authorities assess the damage caused by the disaster and seek measures that could help businesses......
Colombia is facing a major humanitarian emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, leaving at least 265 people dead, nearly 3,500 injured and around 500 others missing, according to authorities. Rescue teams are continuing their search through collapsed buildings in some of the worst-affected......
Colombia has declared an economic emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused extensive damage and left hundreds of people dead, as the government prepares a broad recovery and reconstruction program. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the emergency measures, saying the government needed to accelerate the recovery of the......
HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and solidarity to Colombian President Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero following the powerful earthquake that struck several parts of Colombia. In his message, the Moroccan monarch expressed his deep emotion after learning of the devastating disaster and conveyed his sympathy to......
A series of powerful earthquakes has struck different parts of the world in recent weeks, from Venezuela and Japan to Colombia, while heightened seismic activity has also been recorded in Italy's volcanic regions. The sequence has prompted renewed public attention over whether the planet is experiencing an unusual period of seismic activity.......
Colombia has declared three days of national mourning following a devastating earthquake that has killed 216 people and left thousands injured, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in the country's west. The government announced the mourning period on Wednesday as emergency crews remained deployed in areas heavily damaged......
A powerful earthquake in western Colombia has left hundreds of people trapped beneath collapsed structures, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors in several affected cities. According to preliminary figures released by Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder, at least 239 people were reported trapped under rubble in the city. The disaster......
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