NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Colombia earthquake death toll reaches 265 as rescue efforts continue
Rescue operations are ongoing in Colombia two days after a powerful earthquake caused widespread destruction to buildings and infrastructure. The disaster has resulted in at least 265 confirmed deaths.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The earthquake has caused significant loss of life and damage to critical infrastructure, testing the emergency response capabilities of the newly formed Colombian government.
Key Facts
- At least 265 people have died as a result of the earthquake.
- The earthquake occurred two days prior to the report date.
- The earthquake caused buildings to collapse and deformed roads.
- Rescue efforts for survivors are currently underway.
Who's Mentioned
locationPereira“The city where the report was filed.”organizationUnidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres“Government disaster management unit”personOmar Bula“Colombian Foreign Minister”personGiovanni Rizzo“Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council in Colombia”locationColombia“The country where the earthquake occurred.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”personRodrigo León Loya“Sismologist and professor”organizationCorte Constitucional“Judicial body reviewing emergency measures”personLuciano Restrepo“Father of a victim”personClaudia Sheinbaum“President of Mexico”personDavid Steven Restrepo“Victim of the earthquake”organizationInstituto Nacional de Medicina Legal“Forensic agency”personMaría José Torres“UN Resident Coordinator in Colombia”personLeón XIV“Pope”personDaniela Largo“Earthquake survivor rescued in Pereira”personAlejandro Eder“Mayor of Cali”personEdith Penagos“Displaced resident in a shelter”