Conflict · 9 days ago
Death toll hits 239 in Colombia quake
🇨🇴 COLOMBIA — Rescue operations in Colombia have entered their final phase following a devastating earthquake that has killed at least 239 people. Thousands remain missing as teams work to clear debris in affected regions. The government has declared three days of national mourning.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 14 days · 67 sourcesjpost.comIsraeli search, rescue team arrives in Cali, Colombia to assist with quakefrance24.comRace to free trapped quake survivor offers hope in Colombiaaljazeera.comColombia’s rescuers search rubble as hope fades on finding survivorsrte.ieHundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fadeaa.com.trColombia quake death toll rises to 273nbcnews.comDeadly earthquakes expose stark divide between Colombia and Venezuela responsescbsnews.comColombia earthquake survivors are reliving a nightmare from 1999: "You feel a sense of powerlessness"nytimes.comTopos Azteca, a Mexican Volunteer Rescue Group, Helps With Rescue Efforts After Colombia Earthquakelatimes.comColombia's earthquake is déjà vu for Venezuelans. The government response is anything butdw.comColombia earthquake: Rescue operation enters 'final phase'scmp.comColombia quake death toll hits 265, as rescuers race against the clockcnn.comColombia limits foreign rescue teams as earthquake survival window narrowsarabnews.comSearch for Colombia earthquake survivors enters critical windowhindustantimes.comSearch for Colombia earthquake survivors enters critical windowbbc.co.ukWoman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quaketheglobeandmail.comColombian rescuers race against the clock to find survivors after devastating earthquakenpr.orgEarthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuersstraitstimes.com'Waiting for any sign of life': Colombia reels after earthquakeindependent.co.ukColombia's deadly earthquake tests new president as search for thousands of missing continueselpais.comColombia wakes up under a state of emergency after earthquake kills more than 200abc.net.auColombia quake death toll reaches 224 with more than 2,700 missingirishtimes.comColombia rescue efforts continue as earthquake death toll passes 160aawsat.comColombia Scrambles to Find Survivors as Quake Kills 132time.comWhat to Know About the Earthquake in Colombiasmh.com.auDeath toll rises after earthquake in Cali, Colombia: Dozens killed, trappedtheguardian.com7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia, causing serious damage – latest news+41 more outlets
Why it matters
The disaster carries significant domestic impact and highlights Colombia's evolving international diplomatic relations.
Context
The earthquake has prompted international offers of relief, including from China, amidst shifting diplomatic priorities.