Colombian President declares economic emergency following magnitude 7.4 earthquake
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia
August 12, 2026
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President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an economic emergency after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. The disaster caused 265 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. The government is facing a fiscal shortfall and will establish the 'Fondo Milagro' for reconstruction.
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