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Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake

12 August 2026 19:15 (UTC+04:00)
Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake
Qabil Ashirov
Qabil Ashirov
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The Colombian government has declared three days of national mourning in memory of the victims of a powerful earthquake, AzerNEWS reports, citing Colombian media.

The relevant decree was signed by President Abelardo de la Espriella.

“A three-day period of national mourning is hereby declared in memory of the victims,” the presidential administration said in a statement.

During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government buildings across the country, as well as at Colombian embassies abroad.

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