Following Colombia’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the government initially delayed accepting some foreign rescue teams, saying its own personnel were sufficient.

Intelligence summary

Following Colombia’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the government initially delayed accepting some foreign rescue teams, saying its own personnel were sufficient. It later requested specialized rescue teams from only four countries: the United States, El Salvador, Ecuador and Israel, drawing criticism over the delay as the critical 72-hour survival window narrowed.