US Keeps Colombia at Level 3 After 7.4-Quake Kills 289
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
US Keeps Colombia at Level 3 After 7.4-Quake Kills 289
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
Summary
Colombia remains under a U.S. Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory after the Aug. 10 earthquake killed at least 289 people and destroyed more than 26,000 homes in the west.
Chocó—where the 7.4-magnitude quake struck near San José del Palmar—continues recovering from heavy damage, even though the epicenter was about 250 miles west of Bogotá and outside major tourist hubs.
The State Department already warns of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and natural disasters, with some Colombian regions under the stricter Level 4 advisory and foreign visitors at risk of drugging-and-robbery schemes.
Nearly 1.2 million U.S. visitors traveled to Colombia in 2024, and travel expert Angel Castellanos urged Americans to check flight disruptions, buy travel insurance and enroll in the STEP embassy registration program.