Event Brief
Colombian president pegs quake losses at $9.6 billion
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM ET
Summary: President Abelardo De La Espriella said Colombia’s earthquake losses are expected to reach 30 trillion pesos ($9.58 billion).
WHO: President Abelardo De La Espriella
WHAT: Said economic losses from last week’s earthquake are expected to reach 30 trillion pesos ($9.58 billion)
WHEN: Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: The statement reflects the expected economic losses from the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia last week.
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