NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Gustavo Petro calls for national solidarity following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia
Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro has urged his political party, Pacto Histórico, to coordinate relief efforts following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has resulted in at least 111 confirmed deaths. Petro called on the national government to prioritize immediate search and rescue, medical care, and essential supplies for affected communities across multiple departments.
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The earthquake has caused significant casualties and infrastructure damage across several Colombian departments, prompting a call for urgent state-led humanitarian intervention in both urban centers and vulnerable rural regions.
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