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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Astrid Suárez, Megan Janetsky And Marko Alvarez, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The country's new government, led by President Abelardo de la Espriella, is working to respond to the disaster.
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has resulted in significant damage and loss of life. The country's new government, led by President Abelardo de la Espriella, is working to respond to the disaster. Search teams are racing to locate survivors, with the situation growing more desperate by the day.
The earthquake's impact is being felt in several cities, including Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from KSAT 12, including information on the number of casualties and those still missing.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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