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Colombia earthquake survivors are reliving a nightmare from 1999: "You feel a sense of powerlessness"
Updated on: August 13, 2026 / 8:30 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Survivors of a recent Colombian earthquake are reliving experiences from the 1999 earthquake.
- The event evokes a sense of powerlessness among survivors.
- The recent earthquake has triggered memories and emotions associated with the 1999 disaster.