Cali Violence and Crime
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In Cali, Colombia, a car rolled into a house ditch after being parked on a steep incline, with no injuries reported. A vehicle near Universidad del Valle was hit by an explosive device, but a child and her grandmother escaped unharmed. Additionally, a gang linked to drug trafficking and extortion was dismantled in Cali.
Hands that soothe after the earthquake: The story of the health brigade aiding exhausted rescuers and volunteers in Cali
In Cali, Colombia, a remarkable volunteer effort is underway, with over 500 health professionals and physiotherapists offering crucial support to those working relentlessly in the aftermath of a disaster. These dedicated individuals are providing essential relief to rescuers and volunteers who have been toiling for days, removing debris and offering assistance without rest. The makeshift street-si…
Three Venezuelan Family Members Die in Cali Earthquake Rubble
A family from Barinas, Venezuela, has been tragically found dead among the debris of the Vanessa building in Cali, Colombia, following a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the region on Mon…
Sole survivor of Cali earthquake family finds purpose in life
Ana María Saavedra, 23, is hailed as a miracle survivor after being the only person from her family and her four-story building to emerge alive from a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that devastated…
Four-legged miracles emerge from Cali's devastating earthquake: hope rekindled by rescue of 70 pets
Amidst the devastation of a powerful earthquake that struck Cali, Colombia, a beacon of hope has emerged from the rubble: the successful rescue of numerous pets. As rescue teams tirelessly sift throug…
Virgin of Guadalupe painting found intact in Cali earthquake debris
Amidst the devastation of a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia, a small symbol of hope emerged in Cali: a painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe found intact among the rubble. Volunteers disco…
