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7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake: At least 77 killed, buildings collapse; toll 'could top 1,000'

A significant earthquake jolted western Colombia on Monday, resulting in injuries and extensive destruction. fourty seven fatalities have been confirmed while multiple buildings collapsed across the country. Air travel was halted at several airports in various cities. The quake's impact was felt as far as Bogota and neighboring nations, raising…

The Times of India · Aug 10

At least 77 dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Colombia's Choco; toll likely to rise

A significant earthquake struck Colombia's Choco province on Monday morning. The tremor caused injuries and considerable damage to buildings in Quibdo. Its epicenter was located near San Jose del Palmar, officials reported. The quake was felt across Bogota and even into Venezuela. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government

The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan, Colombia's main drug cartel, in Antioquia department in the northwest.

Euronews · Aug 10

Abelardo de la Espriella, the flamboyant millionaire taking power in Colombia

CALI (COLOMBIA) - With a lucrative legal career and a variety of colorful business projects under his belt, Colombia's incoming president Abelardo de la Espriella now has grand plans to crush armed insurgents, cozy up to the United States and overhaul the system.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office

The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's ​administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger", vowed to "defeat narco-terrorists" in his…

France 24 · Aug 7

As Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Power in Cali, Four Decrees Ready for Day One — Not Ninety

As Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as Colombia's president in Cali, four priority decrees — not the full 90 he'd once pledged — mark his first day, alongside sweeping reversals of Gustavo Petro's foreign and security policy.

Latin Times · Aug 7

Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war

As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight back

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

'We're in a hole': Why has Colombia stopped producing Grand Tour winners?

Once cycling's great mountain fliers, Colombia's top riders now appear to have had their wings clipped. CW's Latin American correspondent asks why

Cycling Weekly · Aug 7

‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriers

With less than a third of cycling journeys taken by women, Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, is installing bike lanes, teaching cycling and making sure ‘stereotypes are left behind’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Nissan Qashqai E-Power Sets World Record On A Single Tank

The Nissan Qashqai E-Power SUV travels 1,230 miles in Colombia on 14.5 gallons, thanks to the third-generation hybrid system

Motor1 · Aug 6