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Material losses from Colombia earthquake reach $9.589 billion

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Material losses from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck southwestern and central Colombia have reached a preliminary estimate of 30 trillion pesos (about $9.589 billion), Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella said. During a televised address on Monday, the president presented an initial assessment of the earthquake’s economic impact, which struck a […]

Government raises earthquake death toll to 3,685, reports more than 1,000 aftershocks

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Thirteen days after the twin earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela, the government’s latest official report places the death toll at 3,685, while the number of injured has risen to 16,740. Seismic activity remains ongoing. Authorities have recorded 1,076 aftershocks since the main earthquakes on June 24, according to Jorge Rodríguez, who released the […]