CultureLatin music superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, is helping build sustainable homes in Colombia after a devastating earthquake. He also discusses his career, new work and efforts to give back to his home country during a time of great need.
SocietyA seven-year-old boy lost his right hand after returning to a collapsing house during an August earthquake in Colombia’s western Risaralda department to save his four-month-old sister. The magnitude 7.4 quake killed more than 300 people.
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WorldTwo weeks after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, at least 329 people have died, more than 4,500 are injured and hundreds remain missing.
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WorldA Reporter’s Notebook from Colombia follows the aftermath of the earthquake, where families continue searching for relatives, neighbours help one another and emergency teams race to find survivors, deliver aid and clear rubble. As the disaster’s scale emerges, the quake is also politically significant.
WorldColombians are marking a week since a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastated cities and towns across the country’s west. Hundreds were killed, while many others remain missing, injured or homeless.
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WorldGrieving Colombians held masses and funerals as the death toll from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10 rose to about 290. More than 140 people remain missing.
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EconomyA recent earthquake could weigh on Colombia’s economic activity for up to two years, according to an analysis. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared an economic emergency and promised a rebuilding fund for schools, hospitals and homes. Reconstruction is estimated at about $9.6bn, amid a deficit of 7 to 8 percent of GDP. He has also asked Donald Trump to suspend tariffs that rose from 10 to 12.5 percent.
WorldAs the search for survivors winds down after a devastating earthquake in western Colombia, the country is turning to the enormous task of rebuilding. The disaster is an early test for President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office only days before the quake.
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WorldRescuers are still searching for survivors in western Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake killed at least 287 people. The disaster has also disrupted coffee exports and created an immediate leadership test for President Abelardo de la Espriella, sworn in just days before the quake.
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WorldDevastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela and Colombia weeks apart revealed stark differences in how the two countries responded to the disasters.
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WorldAn earthquake brought down part of Cali’s largest university hospital, trapping children, adults and patients recovering from surgery. Families have spent days outside demanding information as rescue work continues. Officials say people died inside the collapsed structure, but relatives still hope for survivors. Confusion and disorganisation have deepened their anguish.
WorldFive days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, search-and-rescue workers are combing through the remains of a collapsed building in Pereira.
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WorldFive days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, rescue teams are still combing the ruins of a collapsed building. As searches narrow, hopes of finding more survivors are fading, while families in the hardest-hit areas await word on missing relatives.
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WorldHopes of finding survivors are fading after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday. Rescue teams are shifting toward recovering bodies, while families continue to hope their loved ones are alive beneath the rubble and many join the search themselves.
WorldSearch and rescue efforts are continuing in Cali after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Monday.
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WorldHopes of finding survivors are fading after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday. Rescue teams are shifting their focus to recovering bodies, while families continue to hope their loved ones may still be alive beneath the rubble. Some have begun searching on their own.
SocietyJulio Cesar Pineda, who stands just over five feet tall, believes he was destined to burrow through collapsed buildings in search of survivors. He first did so after an earthquake struck his native Colombia in 1999 and returned to the work again this week.
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WorldColombia’s desperate search after Monday’s magnitude 7.4 earthquake has ended. Nearly 4,000 people were injured and at least 281 died, with the toll expected to rise as more bodies are recovered. On day four, rescuers abandoned efforts to reach a trapped person at 3am after the final signs of life vanished, well beyond the crucial 72-hour survival window.
WorldIndira Meneses, a nurse in Pereira, recounts surviving the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10 and damaged her home. Several survivors are seeking aid to rebuild their houses and replace what they lost.
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WorldAs 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.
WorldColombian rescuers made a last effort early Thursday to find people who survived the earthquake, as the critical 72-hour window for locating survivors alive was nearing its end.
WorldDays after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, search-and-rescue teams are still looking for survivors in Pereira. Hopes of finding more people alive are fading as crews narrow their efforts, while families in the hardest-hit areas await news of missing relatives.
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WorldThe search for survivors after Colombia’s powerful earthquake is becoming increasingly desperate as teams work against a crucial time threshold. Whenever a rescuer signals a possible sound from beneath the rubble, the entire site falls silent so the team can listen for signs of life.
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WorldThursday morning will mark 72 hours since the earthquake in Colombia. Journalist Rosa Perez says people are surprised that the government did not accept assistance from foreign rescue teams.