The Secretary-General is saddened by reports that more than 160 people have lost their lives, with many others injured, following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia yesterday.
He expresses his solidarity with the people and Government of Colombia and extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes for a speedy recovery to all those affected, as reports emerge of collapsed homes and other significant damage, and as the authorities work to assess the full impact.
The United Nations is in close contact with the Colombian authorities and is supporting the Government-led response as requested.
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
New York, 11 August 2026
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Colombia
- 11 August 2026
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