Controversy erupts over decision by municipality near Medellín to hold its festivities despite the earthquake tragedy in Colombia: “There is no force majeure event”
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Following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, the death toll has reached 273, with 3,824 injuries and 377 people reported missing. A subsequent earthquake shook the epicenter region on Thursday, August 13, as international aid continued to arrive amid ongoing controversy regarding relief efforts.
In response to the disaster, Valle del Cauca Governor Dilian Francisca Toro announced initial reconstruction plans during an interview on Thursday, August 13, stating that authorities will begin prioritizing housing repairs such as installing roofs in affected municipalities within the department.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Colombia earthquake casualties and aidFocuses on national casualties, ongoing aftershocks, and controversies surrounding aid distribution.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Valle del Cauca reconstructionHighlights regional recovery efforts and specific municipal reconstruction plans outlined by the governor.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - El Salvador dengue casesCovers an unrelated public health alert regarding rising suspected dengue cases in El Salvador.
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