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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing at least 20 buildings to collapse in Cali and forcing widespread evacuations. The epicenter was in the Choco region, and rescue efforts are underway with reinforcements from other cities.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on [current date] morning, causing building collapses and severe damage in Cali, Pereira, and other areas. Authorities report injuries and significant destruction, with the president heading to the affected region to coordinate response efforts.
A car bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on August 8, one day after hardline President Abelardo de la Espriella took office, wounded two guards. The government has pledged a strong response, vowing to restore order and security.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino received backing from top South American football officials during a visit to Colombia, as the organization faces a crisis following the scrapping of a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment. The visit included meetings with CONMEBOL and Colombian federation leaders, and participation in the inauguration of Colombia's new president.
The US has pledged $1 billion in security aid to Colombia following the inauguration of President Abelardo De La Espriella, who vows a tough line on drug trafficking and economic reforms. The package underscores Washington's support for the new right-wing administration, which is part of a wider conservative trend in Latin America.
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's president on Friday in Cali, vowing to crack down on armed groups, slash government spending, and revive the oil industry. The ceremony marks a clear rightward shift, breaking from the peace policies of his leftist predecessor Gustavo Petro.
As Colombia's new president promises a military crackdown, the ELN guerrilla group says it is ready to escalate attacks in cities and rural areas. A commander in the jungles of Chocó explains the group's strategy and ideology amid a shifting political landscape.
Colombia's outgoing Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has warned of a heightened terrorism threat ahead of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration on Friday. Security measures include 11,000 troops and a drone ban over Cali, where world leaders will gather.
A car bomb in Cucuta, near the Venezuelan border, wounded 11 people just days before Colombia's right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is set to be inaugurated. The attack underscores ongoing political violence in the country, which has faced decades of internal conflict and drug-related crime. De la Espriella, who has pledged a hardline security approach, condemned the attack and vowed terrorism will not intimidate Colombia.
