Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims

Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning for victims of an earthquake that demolished buildings in the west of the country, killing more than 200 people.

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The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.

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News24 Published 12 August 2026

Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims

Euronews Published 12 August 2026

Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims as EU pledges assistance

The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.

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