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Colombia: Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 14 August 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway As of 13 August, authorities reported a substantial number of people affected, with many injured or missing.
A significant earthquake struck Colombia, causing widespread damage and loss of life. 4, occurred on 10 August and was felt across all 32 departments in the country. As of 13 August, authorities reported a substantial number of people affected, with many injured or missing.
The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Further information on the earthquake and its impact is available from ReliefWeb, including details on the number of people affected and the response to the disaster.
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Category: disaster Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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