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Earthquake in Colombia disrupts schooling and aid collection
Colombia
First seen: Aug 17, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
An earthquake in Colombia has left thousands of children without classes. Bogotá has suspended aid collection starting today in response to the earthquake.
SO WHAT?
The earthquake is causing significant disruption to education and emergency-support efforts in Colombia.
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