# Colombia’s president thanks Putin for support after earthquake

https://mins.news/en/item/19667

- TASS, 2026-08-12 02:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2171625

> Colombia’s president has thanked Vladimir Putin for words of support following an earthquake. Abelardo de la Espriella said authorities were dealing with the consequences of the emergency. He added that assistance was being provided to every family affected by the disaster. The remarks focused on the official response and support for those impacted.

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