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  "id": 1742965,
  "title": "Colombia estimates quake damage at $9.6 billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/colombia-estimates-quake-damage-at-9-6-billion-1742965",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260819/colombia-estimates-quake-damage-at-96-billion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bogota — President Abelardo de la Espriella estimated on Tuesday that the recent earthquake in western Colombia resulted in $9.57 billion in economic damage. The 7.4-magnitude quake, which occurred on August 10, was the most powerful to strike Colombia in nearly half a century. It claimed 289 lives, left 4,187 injured, and 143 people missing. Roughly 27,000 homes were completely destroyed, leading many individuals to sleep outdoors or in public areas. De la Espriella, a political newcomer who assumed office just three days prior to the disaster, expressed the enormity of the crisis. He tasked his housing minister with initiating a rapid reconstruction plan, with the support of private enterprises. However, the minister, Jaime Andres Beltran, has faced criticism for his handling of the situation.",
  "summary": "BOGOTA — The powerful earthquake that killed hundreds of people in western Colombia caused $9.57 billion in economic losses, President Abelardo de la Espriella said on Tuesday, issuing a preliminary estimate. The 7.4-magnitude tremor, which struck on August 10, was the most powerful in Colombia in nearly half a century. The death toll stands at 289, with a further 4,187 injured and 143 missing.…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Colombia estimates quake damage at $9.6 billion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/colombia-estimates-quake-damage-at-9-6-billion",
        "published": "2026-08-18T16:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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