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Colombian president sanctions US military operations amid earthquake disaster
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wsws.org · United States
The Colombian president has approved US military operations to assist in the aftermath of an earthquake disaster. This action signifies international cooperation in responding to a major natural catastrophe.
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