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San Antonians with family in Colombia anxiously check on loved ones after deadly earthquake
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Olivia Dague , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city is home to around 9,000 residents of Colombian descent.
San Antonio residents with family ties to Colombia are checking on their loved ones after a deadly earthquake. A powerful earthquake in western Colombia has resulted in significant loss of life. The city is home to around 9,000 residents of Colombian descent.
Some members of the Colombian community have been reaching out to family and watching the news closely. They are concerned about the impact of the earthquake on their loved ones and the community at large. Further details about the earthquake and its impact on San Antonio's Colombian community are available from local news sources, including KSAT.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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