World · 13 August 2026
Colombia says it will only accept rescue teams from four countries, as earthquake survival window closes
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Colombia's government is only accepting rescue teams from four countries, even as the critical 72-hour survival window for earthquake victims closed on Thursday. President Abelardo De la Espriella's administration states that only teams from the US, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Israel possess the required certifications. The decision means Mexico's rescue brigade was not approved, though Mexico is sending other aid.
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