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Colombia earthquake: 1.2 million need aid as some communities remain out of reach

Ten days after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, an estimated 1.2 million people need humanitarian assistance, while some communities have still received little or no aid, UN agencies said on Thursday.

Reported by UN News Americas Aug 20, 2026 · 12:00 UTC

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