Six minors killed in bombings ordered by Colombia leader: authorities
Six minors have been killed in airstrikes on drug-trafficking Colombian guerrillas since right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella took office last month, authorities said Friday. Six minors killed in bombings ordered by Colombia leader: authorities…
Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
* Rescuers turn to recovering bodies as hope for survivors fades Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake * Over 290 killed and 320 still missing after Monday’s quake * Magnitude 7.4 quake destroyed thousands of…
Colombia hopes for miracles as search for quake victims goes on
The chances of finding earthquake survivors in Colombia dropped significantly on Friday, four days after the 7.4-magnitude tremor struck, though rescue efforts plowed ahead as hundreds remained missing. Colombia hopes for miracles as search for quake…
Search for Colombia earthquake survivors enters critical window
By Julia Symmes Cobb, Santiago Limachi, Luis Jaime Acosta and Nelson Bocanegra Search for Colombia earthquake survivors enters critical window CALI/PEREIRA, Colombia, – Colombian rescue teams raced on Wednesday to find survivors still trapped…
Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. Research helps explain why it was so destructive
Newcastle , Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco, with major damage observed in the cities of Cali, Manizales and Pereira.…
Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111
Colombia on Monday declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111 The…
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.…
Colombia earthquake update: Death toll rises to 111 as state of emergency declared; ‘people don’t want to go home’
Colombia on Monday declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. People look for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building after…
7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake: At least 77 killed, buildings collapse; toll ‘could top 1,000’
Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, leaving several people dead and causing widespread damage, with buildings collapsing and residents trapped in several…
Colombia rocked by car bomb blast a day after new President Abelardo de la Espriella takes charge
Car bomb hits Colombia’s southwest as new President Abelardo de la Espriella takes charge A car bomb exploded Saturday at a toll plaza in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was…