NewzOn August 10, 2026, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing widespread devastation, collapsed buildings, damaged housing, and resulting in more than 1,000 fatalities alongside numerous injuries across various regions of the country.
Amidst the tragedy in the city of Cali, rescue workers successfully pulled an infant and an adult alive from the rubble. Captured on video, the event was widely described as miraculous and provided a moment of hope as rescue and recovery operations continued.
In response to the disaster, international attention emerged, prompting political entities such as Mexico's Somos Mexico party to formally request that the Mexican government dispatch rescue teams and humanitarian aid to assist Colombia.
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