Colombia News » Choco News Colombia » Choco » Security: PU Prime Mobilises Earthquake Relief Efforts for Affected Community in Chocó, Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia, PU Prime has mobilised emergency relief supplies for affected communities in ...
News Colombia » Choco » Security: Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó’s schools face a long recovery
In the days since the earthquake, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been on the ground, working alongside the Colombian Red Cross – which has led the Movement's response to the ...
News Colombia » Choco » Security: Colombia earthquake: 294 dead, recovery tests new president in conflict-torn Choco
Seven days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake tore through western Colombia, the confirmed death toll has reached 294 — making this the country's deadliest seismic disaster since 1999 — with 320 people ...
News Colombia » Choco » Security: A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia’s impoverished and neglected region
Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor ...
News Colombia » Choco » Security: Is travel to Colombia safe following earthquake?
Is it safe to travel to Colombia right now? Here's a look at the situation on the ground for travel in Colombia following a devastating 7.4 earthquake.
News Colombia » Choco » Security: An Isolated Corner of Colombia Faces Deeper Hardship After a Quake
In Chocó, a remote region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor said. Shakira visited to help draw awareness. Soldiers and volunteers offloading aid ...
News Colombia » Choco » Security: Colombia Earthquake: Powerful 7.4 Quake Hits Chocó as Tourism and Airports Assess Damage
A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia’s Chocó region, damaging buildings and triggering emergency responses across several cities. As authorities assess injuries and infrastructure, attention is ...
News Colombia » Choco » Security: Colombia Earthquake: 294 Dead, Recovery Tests New President in Conflict-Torn Choco
A woman walks next to a destroyed house after a 7.4 earthquake in Quibdo, Colombia on August 16, 2026. ESTEBAN VEGA LA-ROTTA/AFP via Getty Images Seven days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake tore ...