Colombia earthquake death toll jumps to 111; president declares emergency

Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country. The post Colombia earthquake death toll jumps to 111; president declares emergency appeared first on Vanguard News.

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August 10, 2026 · 19:25 · 5 min read

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