UN chief expresses solidarity with quake-hit Colombia - news.cgtn.com

In Colombia on 12 August 2026, a deadly earthquake brought expressions of solidarity and offers of aid from abroad. The UN chief expressed solidarity, Iran expressed sympathy, and China's foreign minister said no Chinese nationals had been injured or killed so far. Netanyahu said Israel would send an aid delegation. NPR reported the response strained Colombia's new government and rescuers, and El País reported that Abelardo de la Espriella turned down offers from international rescuers on the indication of an official of Gustavo Petro.

Separately, Colombia faced criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, according to Haaretz and the Jerusalem Post. Al-Ahram quoted Nabil Fahmy saying the declaration has no legal effect and Syrian sovereignty remains.