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Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 10, 2026 at 9:48 PM

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Colombia’s newly inaugurated president, Abelardo De La Espriella announced the suspension of his schedule to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas. At least 111 people have been killed in the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake.

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