# Colombia: Bogotá’s search for survivors continues

https://mins.news/en/video/20381

- France 24 English, 2026-08-12 15:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXgMIdIN6XA

> More than 48 hours after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, rescuers are still searching for people who may have survived. More than 200 deaths have been confirmed, while over 2,000 people are reported missing. New President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a state of emergency as many residents remain without clean drinking water or electricity. Several major highways are still closed. The report opens with the dramatic rescue of a man from the ruins of his home.

## Stories

- [Colombia Earthquake Relief Efforts](https://mins.news/en/topic/colombia-earthquake-response) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/colombia-earthquake-response.md

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