AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarthquake Recovery: Colombia’s 7.4 quake response is shifting from rescue to grim recovery, with officials putting deaths around 294, injuries near 3,935, and hundreds still missing as teams work through unstable rubble in Cali and Pereira and aid ramps up nationwide. US Tariff Pressure: President Abelardo de la Espriella asked Donald Trump to temporarily suspend high tariffs on Colombian goods, arguing businesses need relief while rebuilding after the disaster; the White House hasn’t responded yet. International Aid & Search Teams: The relief effort is expanding with foreign support, including Israeli rescue experts and other international teams, while Bogotá also turns a stadium into a major donation hub. Human Stories: A viral account highlights a woman who died shielding her blind, epileptic dog during the quake, and local and diaspora groups in places like Kansas City are collecting supplies. Local Disruption: In Quindío, landslides, blackouts, and blocked roads are slowing repairs as crews clear mud and restore services. Security Update: The ELN says it carried out a drone attack in Norte de Santander that killed one soldier and injured five.
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