COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE KILLS MORE THAN 250 AS RESCUERS SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS
August 11, 2026 — Colombia: Rescue teams are racing against time after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving more than 250 people dead and causing widespread destruction across several communities. The earthquake struck early Monday and caused severe damage in parts of the country's coffee-growing region. Pereira and Cali have emerged among the hardest-hit cities, while rural communities have also suffered significant destruction. According to the latest reports, the death toll has risen above 250 as emergency workers continue searching damaged buildings for people who may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The number is expected to change as rescue teams reach areas where communication remains difficult. RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUE Emergency crews have deployed cranes, excavators, rescue dogs and other equipment to search collapsed structures. In some locations, rescuers have also been forced to work with their hands bec...