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7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia

Earthquake hits Colombia days after new president takes reins

More than 70 reported killed as President Abelardo de la Espriella faces his first major crisis just days after taking office.

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Death toll in earthquake surpasses 100, Colombian president says

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7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, over 100 dead, president says

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World in Brief: Earthquake rocks Colombia; Trump demands compensation from Iran

An earthquake rocked western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and trapping many more beneath rubble.

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At least 111 people killed, many trapped as powerful earthquake hits Colombia

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At least 111 killed in Colombia after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits

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20 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia

Footage shared by local media outlets showed homes and small buildings collapsing in the cities of Pereira, Cali and Quibdo.

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Colombia's deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people

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Colombia earthquake: 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude quake, buildings collapse; people trapped

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Colombia’s New President Has Been Immediately Put to the Test

Abelardo De La Espriella had never held public office until his inauguration on Friday. Now, he is at the helm of a major disaster response.

New Colombian right-wing president sworn in

Colombia's new right-wing president has been sworn in and vows to improve the country's security. Also in today's programme: An appeals court halts the construction of Trump’s $

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Colombia earthquake - live: President confirms 111 killed in devastating 7.4 magnitude quake

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck San Jose del Palmar in Colombia, with the impact also causing major damage in the capital Bogota - at least 20 people have been killed

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Colombia's new president launches offensive; six FARC dissidents killed

Colombia's new government reported its first results against armed groups: six killed in operations as violence escalated across the country.

Colombia’s new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is pledging to revive the country's oil and gas sector and restore state-owned energy company Ecopetrol.

Colombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups

Abelardo de la Espriella, an outspoken conservative who has been praised by President Trump, has promised to confront rebel groups in Colombia with greater military force while cutting government spending to reduce a budget deficit that doubled under outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

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A car bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after president takes office

A car bomb has exploded in southwest Colombia, a day after conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the country's new president pledging to strengthen security.

New Colombia president pledges robust fight against crime, fiscal austerity in maiden speech

BOGOTA/CALI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Colombia's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in on Friday, ‌using his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking and austerity ‌measures to restore confidence in the economy.