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Estas dos ciudades de Colombia sufrieron un fuerte impacto del sismo. Pero esa no es la única tragedia que enfrentan
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the situation in Colombia are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN en Español.
A devastating earthquake struck Colombia, affecting cities in the Pacific region. Buenaventura and Quibdó, the capital of Chocó, are among the areas impacted. These cities have historically struggled with exclusion and armed conflict, and the earthquake has worsened the situation for many communities.
The city of Buenaventura, with a population of over 430,000, has been severely affected. Citizens have taken the lead in searching for survivors and caring for victims. However, some have reported that the government response has been inadequate, with limited electricity and water available.
Further details on the situation in Colombia are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN en Español.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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