More than 100 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia – latest news
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Key context: <p>More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuations</p><p><strong>People remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, after more than two dozen structures collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. </strong></p><p>He added that the city had asked authorities in Bogota and Medellin to send disaster teams to support rescue efforts.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/10/74-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-colombia-causing-serious-damage-latest-news">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsPeople remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, after more than two dozen structures collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. He added that the city had asked authorities in Bogota and Medellin to send disaster teams to support rescue efforts. Continue reading...
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