Event Brief
US warns Americans to avoid Colombia travel amid quake
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. State Department is maintaining a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory for Colombia, citing crime, terrorism, kidnapping and natural disasters. The warning comes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake centered in Chocó on Aug. 10 killed at least 289 people and destroyed more than 26,000 homes.
WHO: U.S. State Department
WHAT: Maintains a Level 3 travel advisory urging Americans to reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping and natural-disaster risks.
WHEN: Aug 09, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: The advisory is triggered by ongoing risks including crime, terrorism, kidnapping and natural disasters, following the deadly earthquake.
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