Tag: #Colombia

Colombian soldiers from the National Army Special Anti-drug Brigade move into position during an award ceremony in Larandia, Colombia.

Colombia Deploys Troops to Santa Marta After Gang Violence Paralyzes City

September 24, 2026

SANTA MARTA, Colombia - Colombia has deployed hundreds of soldiers and police across Santa Marta after an armed group threatened ...

Colombia earthquake response showing damage and emergency conditions following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Chocó.

LIVE: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia — Ongoing Coverage

by The Daily Desk

August 12, 2026

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | 00:34 UTC Major Developments We’re Following A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near San José ...

Map and response graphic showing Red Cross search teams expanding operations after Colombia's magnitude 7.4 earthquake

Red Cross Expands Emergency Response After Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia

by The Daily Desk

August 12, 2026

The Colombian Red Cross is continuing search-and-rescue operations after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. The earthquake ...

Colombian government officials meet during an emergency response meeting following the August 2026 earthquake in Chocó

Colombia Deploys National Response After Earthquake Strikes Chocó

by The Daily Desk

August 12, 2026

Colombia has activated a national emergency response after an earthquake struck Chocó and nearby departments. President Abelardo de la Espriella ...

JournosNews graphic showing Colombia’s 12-hour emergency response after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake near San José del Palmar, Chocó.

LIVE: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia — Ongoing Coverage

by The Daily Desk

August 11, 2026

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | 00:34 UTC Major Developments We’re Following A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia at ...

Map shows a magnitude 7.4 earthquake epicenter in Colombia's Chocó Department and reported damage across affected areas.

Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Kills at Least 111 in Western Colombia

by The Daily Desk

August 11, 2026

CALI, Colombia - A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 and ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a security meeting in Tibú, Norte de Santander, Colombia, in January 2025.

Colombia’s Petro Renews Election Fraud Claims Ahead of Presidential Transition

by The Daily Desk

August 5, 2026

BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombian President Gustavo Petro renewed his allegations of election fraud on Monday, rejecting the certified results of ...

Colombia's political transition faces uncertainty after disputed election outcome. - AP Photo/Fernando Vergara

Colombia’s president-elect halts transition after Petro rejects election result

by The Daily Desk

July 8, 2026

BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, suspended the transition process with the outgoing administration on Tuesday after ...