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Powerful earthquake leaves homes in disarray as damage stretches across Colombia

August 19, 2026

Powerful earthquake leaves homes in disarray as damage stretches across Colombia

Footage obtained by Fox News Digital shows the aftermath of the powerful earthquake in Pereira, Colombia, with furniture overturned and household belongings scattered across floors.

Tourists urged to ‘be aware and prepared’ after powerful earthquake hits hot spot

August 19, 2026

Tourists urged to ‘be aware and prepared’ after powerful earthquake hits hot spot

Travel expert Angel Castellanos spoke with Fox News Digital about safety considerations for Americans traveling to Colombia following the deadly earthquake.

Ancient mummy DNA reveals chilling clue to deadly disease that swept the Americas

August 13, 2026

Ancient mummy DNA reveals chilling clue to deadly disease that swept the Americas

Raising new questions about how the virus spread, ancient DNA from Chilean mummies provides the strongest genetic evidence to date that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas.

Rescuers in Colombia search for survivors after devastating earthquake

August 11, 2026

Rescuers in Colombia search for survivors after devastating earthquake

More than 3,000 are reported missing on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Colombia, following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake. (Credit: AP)

Colombia earthquake victims flee in terror as debris falls from building

August 10, 2026

Colombia earthquake victims flee in terror as debris falls from building

Social media video out of Cali, Colombia, showed debris falling from an emergency services building after an earthquake Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (Social media via Reuters)

Colombia building collapses on camera after deadly earthquake

August 10, 2026

Colombia building collapses on camera after deadly earthquake

A building in Pereira, Colombia, collapsed Monday after a major earthquake struck the country. (Social media via Reuters)

Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers' voting session and steal the show

August 5, 2026

Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers' voting session and steal the show

Capybaras wandered through the front door of the Mato Grosso state legislature in Brazil, surprising lawmakers preparing for a vote last week.

Trump admin revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in escalating diplomatic feud

August 4, 2026

Trump admin revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in escalating diplomatic feud

The move follows Brazil’s refusal to grant visas to two U.S. diplomats and its delay in approving President Trump’s nominee for ambassador.

Argentina's controversial World Cup banner got into the stadium by way of some dude's underwear

July 18, 2026

Argentina's controversial World Cup banner got into the stadium by way of some dude's underwear

An Argentine fan named Santiago smuggled the Malvinas banner into Mercedes-Benz Stadium by hiding it in his pants to get past security checks.

Argentinian flight instructor jumps to death from plane, 22-year-old student forced to land alone

July 9, 2026

Argentinian flight instructor jumps to death from plane, 22-year-old student forced to land alone

A 22-year-old student pilot was forced to land a Cessna 150 alone after her flight instructor jumped from the aircraft mid-flight over Córdoba, Argentina.