A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-triple-crisis-earthquake-takes-a-heavy-toll-on-colombia-s-impoverished-and-neglected-regionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Colombia earthquake: Death toll mounts in impoverished regionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-triple-crisis-earthquake-takes-a-heavy-toll-on-colombia-s-impoverished-and-neglected-regionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-triple-crisis-earthquake-takes-a-heavy-toll-on-colombia-s-impoverished-and-neglected-region#u45889Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:20:38 +0000A powerful earthquake has struck Colombia's impoverished and neglected region, prompting evacuations and widespread destruction. The disaster has resulted in a significant loss of life and injuries, with 100,000 people in need of aid. The Colombian government has declared an economic emergency and the UN has ramped up aid efforts.Why it mattersThe earthquake has highlighted the vulnerability of Colombia's impoverished regions to natural disasters. The country's infrastructure and emergency services are being put to the test as they respond to the crisis. The disaster has also ra