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  "id": 544303,
  "title": "Colombia earthquake forces cancellation of two continental ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-forces-cancellation-of-two-continental-ties",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-11T07:14:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-forces-cancellation-of-two-continental-ties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, forcing the cancellation of two continental soccer matches. The 7.4-magnitude quake devastated Colombia's coffee-growing region, resulting in at least 164 deaths. The Confederation of South American Football (CONMEBOL) announced the postponement of Deportes Tolima's Copa Libertadores match against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, originally scheduled for Tuesday, and Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana encounter between Independiente Santa Fe and Argentine club River Plate. CONMEBOL stated that revised dates and venues would be determined at a later time. The governing body expressed condolences to Colombia and its football community during this difficult period. Additionally, Colombia's top domestic league, DIMAYOR, suspended all matches scheduled for the following week to prioritize safety and show respect for the victims.",
  "summary": "Tuesday's Copa Libertadores tie between Deportes Tolima and Independiente del Valle and Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Independiente Santa Fe and River Plate have been postponed.",
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        "title": "Colombia earthquake forces cancellation of two continental ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-forces-cancellation-of-two-continental-ties-549203",
        "published": "2026-08-11T07:14:39.000Z"
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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."
}