Deaths in the Mediterranean are increasing despite fewer arrivals, warns the IOM

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Ibex 35 index of the Madrid Stock Exchange opened with a 0.23% increase, reaching 20,260 points. This growth follows a historic closing session on the previous day, during which the index surpassed the 20,200-point threshold for the first time. The market movement occurred alongside a rise in oil prices.

Separately, rescue operations are underway in Colombia following a major earthquake that struck the central Eje Cafetero region on Monday. Authorities report at least 240 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, with emergency efforts continuing as international aid and resources arrive in the affected areas.