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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Astrid Suárez, Megan Janetsky And Marko Alvarez, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The country's new government, led by President Abelardo de la Espriella, is racing to respond to the disaster.
A powerful earthquake has struck Colombia, causing widespread devastation. The country's new government, led by President Abelardo de la Espriella, is racing to respond to the disaster. Search teams are working to locate survivors, with a growing sense of urgency as time passes.
The earthquake has resulted in significant loss of life and injury, with at least 181 people killed and 2,595 injured. Many more are missing, with estimates ranging from 195 to 4,000. Rescue efforts are focused on the hardest-hit cities, including Cali, Pereira, and Manizales.
Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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