A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region
- Posted on August 19, 2026
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A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region
Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor infrastructure and underfunded health and education services.
