Earthquake Response & Reconstruction: Colombia’s 7.4 quake recovery is shifting from rescue to rebuilding, with reports of apparent signs of life under rubble in Cali and Pereira as the survival window narrows, while the government faces damage across homes, schools, hospitals, and community centers in hundreds of cities. International Aid: The U.S. added $11M in humanitarian assistance, bringing total earthquake support to $26.5M, targeting food, health, shelter, protection, and structural assessments, alongside U.S. urban search-and-rescue teams and Starlink kits for communications. Disaster Preparedness: Analysts and experts are pushing for stronger preparedness after the quake, including warnings that seismic activity can spike without any special “global pattern,” and that infrastructure and emergency readiness determine outcomes. Industrial Safety: A coal mine explosion in Cucunubá (Cundinamarca) killed six miners after authorities had ordered a temporary suspension for safety failures, raising questions about compliance and enforcement. Security & Logistics: Colombia’s new president is moving to expand U.S. military cooperation against drug trafficking through the “Shield of the Americas” coalition, with joint operations requested on Colombian soil. Energy/Ports (Business Impact): Quake disruption is also hitting logistics and infrastructure, including reports of terminal disruptions in Buenaventura as trade and supply chains adjust.