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Colombia’s Earthquake Puts Abelardo De La Espriella, Its New President, to the Test

Colombia’s Earthquake Puts Abelardo De La Espriella, Its New President, to the Test
NYT World Monday 10 August 2026, 19:59 UTC By Annie Correal 1 min read
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President Abelardo de la Espriella, left, and his vice president, José Manuel Restrepo, led an earthquake response meeting in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, on Monday.

President Abelardo de la Espriella, left, and his vice president, José Manuel Restrepo, led an earthquake response meeting in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, on Monday.
Colombia (LOCATION) Abelardo De La Espriella (PERSON) José Manuel Restrepo (PERSON) Bogotá (LOCATION) Colombian (ORG)
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