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De la Espriella convenes emergency committee after earthquake in Colombia

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella convenes an emergency committee following a strong earthquake that affected several cities in the country.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has convened an emergency committee to address the damage caused by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that shook various regions of the country. According to reports, the cities of Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdó have suffered significant damage.

De la Espriella, who took office just three days ago, announced that he will travel to Pereira, one of the hardest-hit areas, to support those affected. In a message posted on X, the president emphasized the importance of immediate and coordinated assistance in the impacted regions.

The president also ordered the establishment of a Unified Command Post to coordinate response and recovery efforts in the affected areas. This is part of a broader government initiative to ensure efficient support for citizens impacted by the natural disaster.

So far, no details have been provided regarding the total extent of the damages or the exact number of people affected. Local authorities are assessing the situation and are expected to provide further information in the coming hours.

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