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Colombia Earthquake Response: A 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia on Aug. 10, killing at least 181 people and injuring about 2,600, with thousands still missing as rescue teams and civilians search collapsed buildings in Cali, Pereira, Manizales and Chocó; the new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, declared emergency measures and mobilized troops, police and a unified command to coordinate aid. International Aid & NGO Mobilization: The UN said it is supporting Colombia’s government-led response, while U.S. authorities deployed a disaster response team (DART) and pledged emergency assistance; in the U.S., Houston nonprofit Conviventia launched a Colombia earthquake emergency fund, and Springfield’s Convoy of Hope is sending water, food and hygiene supplies. Consular & Diplomatic Moves: Malaysia confirmed all registered Malaysians in Colombia are safe; Jordan said all Jordanians are accounted for; and Venezuela and Israel agreed to restore consular services, citing renewed cooperation after Venezuela’s June earthquakes. Regional Humanitarian Logistics: El Salvador prepared two cargo flights totaling 100 tons of earthquake supplies for Colombia, stressing that local rescue and medical teams are already deployed. Geopolitical Tensions: Colombia recognized “Israeli” sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, drawing condemnation from Syria and Qatar. Venezuela Housing Reconstruction: Venezuela’s Renace Plan continued delivering rehabilitated homes in La Guaira (40 homes) and Miranda (La Limonera urban planning), with thousands benefiting from inspections and reconstruction work.

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