Colombia earthquake death toll hits 254, with thousands left homeless

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August 12, 2026

Rescuers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building, following an earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia, August 11, 2026. — Reuters

Pereira records 101 deaths, while 95 people killed in Cali.Rescuers search rubble using cranes, excavators and their bare hands.Nearly 100…