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Colombia earthquake

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De la Espriella faces 7.4 quake response days after inauguration

Aug 15, 2026

Bloomberg segment updates rescue efforts after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, killing nearly 300. It covers ongoing searches beyond the 72-hour window, economic effects on coffee exports and infrastructure, and the new president's leadership test. Reporter Mie Dahl provides on-the-ground details from the capital region. The new president, sworn in August 7, faces multiple crises including this disaster on his first day in office. The piece also addresses international aid offers and the decision to accept teams from certain countries while rejecting others.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

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CBS reports on Colombia's 7.4 quake rescues as death toll climbs past 180

Aug 12, 2026

The CBS News segment reports live from Colombia days after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country on August 10, 2026. Correspondent Lilia Luciano describes scenes of hope and heartbreak in Pereira, with crowds in silence watching rescue teams use hand signals, dogs, and machinery to search rubble. It highlights specific rescues including a young woman in Pereira cheered by crowds, a woman pulled from rubble in Cali, and a two-month-old baby found alive. An interview with volunteer Craig Deon captures the emotional moment of a successful extraction. The report also features an elderly woman named Fabiola who lost her home and notes swift national government response contrasted with difficulties in the impoverished, hard-to-reach Chocó department due to poor infrastructure and armed groups.

▶ Source: CBS News

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Search for survivors continues after 7.4 quake kills over 200 in Colombia

Aug 11, 2026

The short Al Jazeera segment reports on the immediate aftermath of a major earthquake in western Colombia, focusing on ongoing searches for survivors amid collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure. It highlights impacts on health facilities, including partial collapse of a hospital tower serving cardiology and pediatric patients and full evacuation of another clinic, alongside damage to water systems affecting medical operations. The clip includes foreign speech, likely from officials or on-scene reporting, and emphasizes the urgent need for rescue efforts. Sourcing relies on implied official updates and on-the-ground footage rather than named experts. No specific death toll or magnitude is stated in the clip itself. The throughline is the human and infrastructural toll in the first hours and days after the August 10, 2026 event.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132 as rescue efforts continue

Aug 11, 2026

The segment detailed the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, with its epicenter near populated areas in Chocó province. It focused on destruction in cities including Pereira, Cali, and Manizales, showing video of collapsing buildings, residents fleeing, violent shaking of vehicles and cable cars, and parts of a historic cathedral falling. Rescue operations featured dramatic saves, such as a six-month-old baby and a woman extracted from a partially collapsed hospital; damage included impacts to homes, health centers, roads, and an airport. The report noted President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national emergency, with the death toll at 132 and injuries at 572, both expected to rise. Sourcing drew from on-the-ground video footage, an eyewitness account from American Alyssa Aroyavi in Medellín, official statements from the Colombian government and geological service, and confirmation of US aid. No anonymous sources were used; the anchor emphasized the need for resources in rescue and recovery.

▶ Source: ABC News