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Rescue teams race to find survivors days after massive earthquake hits Colombia

NPR | By John Otis,

Michel Martin

Published August 13, 2026 at 3:42 AM CDT

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Rescues of people buried under rubble after a massive earthquake struck Colombia are becoming less frequent three days after the temblor. Local authorities are doing what they can for survivors.

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Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.