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El Comité de Emergencia Español se activa para apoyar a la población afectada por los daños del terremoto en Colombia
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The earthquake's impact is being felt in areas such as Pereira, Cali, and Quibdó.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, affecting several departments and causing a growing number of fatalities and injuries. The earthquake's impact is being felt in areas such as Pereira, Cali, and Quibdó. The Spanish Emergency Committee has activated its protocols to support those affected by the disaster.
Authorities and response organizations are working around the clock to search, rescue, and assess damage in the hardest-hit areas. Further details about the earthquake and its aftermath are available from ReliefWeb, including information on the ongoing response efforts and the situation in affected communities like Armenia and Chocó.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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