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  "id": 618630,
  "title": "Colombia Earthquake Latest: Death toll tops 250, over 3,900 missing as President declares emergency - What we know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-earthquake-latest-death-toll-tops-250-over-3-900-missing-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T01:07:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
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    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/earthquake-today-latest-death-toll-tops-250-over-3-900-missing-columbia-president-declares-economic-emergency-11786494308445.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing at least 250 deaths and leaving over 3,900 people missing as rescue operations intensified across the country. The disaster has left many neighborhoods in ruins, with entire apartment blocks and office buildings reduced to rubble. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an economic emergency to support the response efforts amidst the severe damage. The quake, centered in Colombia's coastal Choco region at a depth of 100 kilometers, resulted in over a thousand buildings being damaged and nearly 5,000 homes affected. President Espriella aimed to swiftly deploy resources to safeguard lives, aid communities, and deliver aid to every affected region. International aid poured in from various countries, including the United States, the European Union, Israel, Mexico, Ecuador, and France. As the search and rescue efforts continued, many survivors spent the night outdoors, grappling with the loss of their homes and livelihoods. The Colombian government's commitment to assisting affected families was evident, with temporary rental subsidies announced for the impacted communities.",
  "summary": "Separate reports from affected cities put the death toll at 254, with 101 people killed in Pereira, the Arabica coffee producing hub, and 95 in Cali, the country's third-biggest city, news agency Reuters said.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-its-missing-after-a-powerful-earthquake-kills",
        "published": "2026-08-11T04:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "El Pais English",
        "title": "Colombia wakes up under a state of emergency after earthquake kills more than 130",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-wakes-up-under-a-state-of-emergency-after-earthquake-kills",
        "published": "2026-08-11T08:20:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Despair, hope in Colombia as rescue teams comb debris for earthquake survivors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/despair-hope-in-colombia-as-rescue-teams-comb-debris-for-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T14:10:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Art Newspaper",
        "title": "Earthquake damages Colombia’s tallest church",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/earthquake-damages-colombias-tallest-church",
        "published": "2026-08-11T18:37:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "EU sends €2 million to Colombia after deadly earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/eu-sends-2-million-to-colombia-after-deadly-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-12T08:25:31.000Z"
      }
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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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