- President Abelardo de la Espriella of Colombia faces scrutiny as he manages a national emergency following a major earthquake, amid questions regarding international engagements and federation leadership.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella responds to a major earthquake event, establishing a command post in Bogotá and planning site visits to hardest-hit areas.
A major earthquake has struck, leveling buildings in Cali, Manizales, and Pereira, leading to calls for strong leadership from President Abelardo de la Espriella.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
A major earthquake has struck, leveling buildings in Cali, Manizales, and Pereira, leading to calls for strong leadership from President Abelardo de la Espriella.
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President Abelardo de la Espriella responds to a major earthquake event, establishing a command post in Bogotá and planning site visits to hardest-hit areas.Also in this story
- President provides initial cost assessment for the country, with the city requiring a significant portion of reconstruction funds.
- Cali is a neighborhood affected by earthquake, while De la Espriella's government faces reconstruction bills, and Pereira residents are among the identified dead.
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombian lawyer and businessman (born 1978)
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Colombia
country in South America