Colombia: Three facts, two stories, and a vital lesson from the Red Cross one month after the earthquake

Colombia: Three facts, two stories, and a vital lesson from the Red Cross one month after the earthquake estefany.jimenez Thu, 09/10/2026 - 04:21 Country Colombia 10/09/2026 Earthquake National Societies Colombian Red Cross Related emergency Colombia: Earthquake 2026 homepage hero description From hundreds of thousands affected to inspiring acts of local action, a look at the impact of the earthquake and the lessons shaping Colombia’s recovery. Homepage hero image hero-1-month mark Colombia earthquake.jpg Homepage hero title Colombia earthquake: Three facts, two stories, and a vital lesson from the Red Cross Skip to main content On the morning of Monday, 10 August, the images of destruction left by two earthquakes that had struck neighboring Venezuela just weeks before remained fresh in the minds of people across Colombia. Colombia experienced the tragedy almost as if it had happened at home, a testament to the enduring bonds and daily interconnectedness between the two countries. But on that day, the disaster was no longer a tragedy unfolding across the border. It had arrived at the doorsteps of Colombians themselves, striking homes, businesses, and workplaces. A 7.4-magnitude ear

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