# Colombia Earthquake Survivors Wait for Government Help

https://mins.news/en/video/21558

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-13 18:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vDXYx5qLs

> As rescuers in earthquake-hit Colombia shift from bucket brigades to heavy machinery, they appear to expect few more survivors beneath the rubble after more than 72 critical hours. Families are camping in parks and on streets while relying on food and tents supplied mainly by churches, volunteers and medical students. Locals say government aid is barely visible.

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- [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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