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  "id": 547075,
  "title": "Colombia earthquake kills 132, widespread destruction reported",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-kills-132-widespread-destruction-reported",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T07:42:47.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/pkenfzdx3"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, resulting in 132 deaths and widespread devastation, particularly in the Chocó region. Rescue efforts are ongoing as hundreds remain trapped under rubble, with over 1,400 still unaccounted for. The quake, the strongest in the country since the 21st century, caused extensive damage, including the collapse of buildings in Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national emergency and promised aid for those who lost their homes.",
  "summary": "Death toll from Colombia’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake rises to 132, with 84 injured in Chocó and rescue operations ongoing amid extensive damage.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Visuals surface as 7.4 magnitude earthquake shatters Colombia: Buildings in ruins, people under rubble",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/visuals-surface-as-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-shatters-colombia",
        "published": "2026-08-11T04:05:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Colombia searches for survivors after powerful earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-survivors-after-powerful-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T08:18:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after powerful earthquake kills more than 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-over-3-000-missing-after-powerful-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T14:37:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after powerful earthquake kills at least 179",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-over-3-000-missing-after-powerful-earthquake-593263",
        "published": "2026-08-11T17:39:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/rescuers-scramble-for-survivors-with-180-dead-in-colombia-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T19:09:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Search for survivors underway in Colombia’s earthquake aftermath",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/search-for-survivors-underway-in-colombias-earthquake-aftermath",
        "published": "2026-08-11T20:06:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/earthquake-response-strains-colombias-new-government-and-rescuers",
        "published": "2026-08-12T05:13:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Colombia rescuers find woman alive after earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-rescuers-find-woman-alive-after-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-12T05:54:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-7-6-magnitude-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-12T05:58:55.000Z"
      }
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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."
}