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2026.08.12 05:35 GMT+8

CGTN reporter in Colombia: "We slept in the car"

Updated 2026.08.12 05:35 GMT+8
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CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports from one of the areas devastated by Colombia’s 7.5-magnitude earthquake, after spending the night in her car because nearby hotels were either full or damaged.

As rescue operations continued at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Begue describes how Colombians stepped in to help, including setting up an improvised food truck. Take a look.

 

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