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Latest press releases and statements in The Americas

ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians

Statement

24-09-2026

ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric speaking at the 81st General Assembly

Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake

News release

21-08-2026

Personal del CICR y la Cruz Roja Colombiana evalúan los daños en una escuela de Chocó, afectada por el terremoto del 10 de agosto

ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation

News release

12-06-2026

Represtantes del CICR y los paises de CARICOM en el encuentro.

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Latest from the field in The Americas

Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure

Article

18-09-2026

Severely damaged home with collapsed walls and rubble on the ground. Two International Committee of the Red Cross staff members speak with a woman while assessing the damage. A mountainous landscape can be seen in the background.

Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó’s schools face a long recovery

Article

27-08-2026

Interior of a classroom at a school in Chocó, Colombia, affected by the August 10 earthquake. Desks are scattered around the room, with debris and pieces of construction material covering parts of the floor due to structural damage.

Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence

Article

19-08-2026

People who fled their homes in the Carrefour Feuille neighborhood because of recent attacks by armed gangs took refuge in a gas station, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 19, 2025.

Earthquakes in Venezuela: one month later, resilience and solidarity prevail

Photo gallery

23-07-2026

Voluntarios de la Cru Roja Venezolana atienden a una paciente en el Hospital de Campaña que se instaló en La Guaira luego de los terremotos ocurridos el 24 de junio de 2026.

Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross 

Article

29-06-2026

People receive medical care from Venezuelan Red Cross volunteers at a temporary outdoor treatment area following the June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela. Several patients rest on folding stretchers while volunteers provide first aid and medical assistance.

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Latest reports and publications in The Americas

Personas de una comunidad rural en Colombia están sentadas en grupo mientras conversan con representantes del Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CICR), en un entorno comunitario.

Report on the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025

Una persona del CICR se dirige a una comunidad. De fondo se ven varias personas sentadas y prestando atención a la charla.

Humanitarian Situation Update: Colombia, 2025

Una colaboradora del CICR en Colombia conversa con miembros de una comunidad.

Humanitarian Report 2025 - Colombia

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