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Colombia's earthquake rebuild is underway in Chocó, with $287 monthly family aid starting Aug. 26 — and what it means for diaspora families in the U.S.
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Earthquake response strains Colombia’s new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
The search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake grew more desperate on Wednesday, two days after the quake razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars. The devastation has ...
News Colombia » Choco » Government: A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia’s impoverished and neglected region
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Ismael Arias was headed to the market when the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia last week, sowing death and destruction. His home region of Choco was ...
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government
Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Shakira surprises quake-damaged Colombia, pledges to build 10 new schools
Colombian singer Shakira pledged to help build at least 10 new schools in the hard-hit Chocó region following a devastating earthquake that killed hundreds and damaged thousands of educational sites.
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Colombia’s far right sees an earthquake as an opportunity
The response of Colombia’s new leader, Abelardo de la Espriella, to a deadly earthquake has been tawdry beyond belief. The reactionary president has used the disaster for publicity stunts and will ...
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Colombia faces $9.5 billion rebuilding effort a week after devastating quake
A week after Colombia’s devastating earthquake, the country faces a $9.5 billion reconstruction effort as thousands remain without homes.
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Colombia's new government and rescuers race against the clock to find survivors
PEREIRA, Colombia — Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the ...
News Colombia » Choco » Government: Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
Colombia’s geological service has documented 130 aftershocks since the quake. “We have the most important things: a roof over our heads, food, water and, in my case, medical care,” said Edith Penagos, ...