Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake

In Chocó, a predominantly Afro-Colombian and Indigenous region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor says.

By Genevieve Glatsky and Federico Rios

As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake

A week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding.

Fake troops loot earthquake-hit homes in Japan’s Kumamoto

Men in military fatigues identical to those worn by Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Forces (SDF) are reportedly prowling evacuated communities in Kumamoto prefecture to loot abandoned homes and businesses in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake. An official at the prefectural government confirmed media reports of “fake SDF personnel” attempting to enter properties in affected areas, although she said the authority’s immediate priority was still to find shelter and provide food and medical car...

By Julian Ryall

Colombia’s government stumbles after the earthquake: A minister at the beach, political soccer balls and virtual classes without internet access

Lawmakers have called for a no-confidence vote against Jaime Beltrán after he took time off during the crisis, while residents criticize proposals that they say ignore local realities

By Camila Osorio

Shakira pledges to rebuild 10 schools after devastating Colombia earthquake

The pop star made an unannounced visit following the catastrophic quake that claimed hundreds of lives

By Manuel Rueda and Gabriela Aoun Angueira

Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools Damaged by Earthquake in Colombia

The Colombian singer's Fundación Pies Descalzos will lead an effort to kickstart education in the devastated Chocó region

By Emily Zemler

Kumamoto struggling to assist those not at designated shelters who need help

How to deliver relief supplies, health consultation services and other support remains a challenge more than three weeks after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in July.

Korea Eximbank donates W100m for Colombia quake relief

The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Tuesday it has donated 100 million won ($70,825) to the Korean Red Cross to support relief efforts following a powerful earthquake in Colombia. The funds will provide emergency supplies and other assistance to affected communities. More than 50,000 people were affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, according to the bank. “We hope the donation provides some comfort and practical support to those who lost their homes and livelihood

By The Korea Herald

Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Colombia Schools After Earthquake

Shakira has committed an initial $1.25 million — with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF — to rebuild schools damaged by the earthquake in Colombia's Chocó region.

By Jessica Lynch

Shakira visits quake-hit Colombia, pledges to rebuild schools

Colombian superstar Shakira announced Monday that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local university in a remote and hard-hit region of her home country after...