AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Response: Colombia’s newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella is facing his first major crisis after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia near San José del Palmar in Chocó, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570+ as rescuers dig through collapsed buildings; the quake damaged about 1,575 homes, disrupted communications, and forced airport suspensions and evacuations across the coffee region and Pacific cities. Aviation Disruption: Civil aviation authorities suspended commercial flights at seven western Colombia airports (including Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Cali and Buenaventura) while structural inspections continue, with travelers urged to check connections and waivers. Regional Spillover: The tremor was felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama, underscoring cross-border risk for businesses and logistics. Sports Governance: In a separate high-profile dispute, UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF launched a fresh attack on FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over a failed World Cup commercial rights stake sale, while Trump publicly backed Infantino. Ecuador Link: A separate case alleges a driver fled to Ecuador after a fatal crash in New York, highlighting ongoing cross-border legal and enforcement ties.
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