https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/choc-colombia-faces-deeper-hardship-after-an-earthquakeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/choc-colombia-faces-deeper-hardship-after-an-earthquakehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/choc-colombia-faces-deeper-hardship-after-an-earthquake#u45274Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:45:34 +0000A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing over 280 people. The disaster caused widespread destruction, with estimated losses of $9.6 billion. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with Colombian President Gustavo Petro estimating the cost of rebuilding at $9.6 billion. Shakira visited earthquake-damaged areas, committing to help rebuild schools.Why it mattersThe earthquake hit Colombia's isolated Chocó region, exacerbating existing hardships. The region faces significant challenges in recovering from the disaster. The Colombian government and international organizations are working toge