# Colombian Journalist Rossy Lemos Returns to RCN After Earthquake

Rossy Lemos confirmed her return to RCN news after a temporary leave to aid her hometown of Quibdó following an earthquake.

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Rossy Lemos, a prominent Colombian journalist and presenter, confirmed she remains employed by Noticias RCN following the August 10 earthquake in Quibdó. [^1]

Rossy Lemos, presenter for Noticias RCN, said on Instagram that she did not resign from the channel after the earthquake that struck Colombia on 2026-08-10. [^2]

Lemos stated she left her position covering the Festival Petronio Álvarez in Cali to return to her hometown of Quibdó after seeing images of the earthquake's impact. [^3]

RCN management granted Lemos time away from daily broadcasts to coordinate aid efforts and oversee the reconstruction of her home in Quibdó. [^4]

An earthquake struck Colombia on 2026-08-10, causing damage in Quibdó and the Chocó region. [^5]

Rossy Lemos confirmed she will return to her regular morning routine on Noticias RCN. [^6]

Rossy Lemos said that after seeing images of damage in her hometown Quibdó, she traveled there and began coordinating aid for affected families, acting as a chocoana rather than just a journalist. [^7]

Lemos described her identity as a 'Chocoana' as more important than her role as a journalist during the crisis, emphasizing her commitment to her community. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Rossy Lemos, a prominent Colombian journalist and presenter, confirmed she remains employed by Noticias RCN following the August 10 earthquake in Quibdó. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
2. Rossy Lemos, presenter for Noticias RCN, said on Instagram that she did not resign from the channel after the earthquake that struck Colombia on 2026-08-10. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. Lemos stated she left her position covering the Festival Petronio Álvarez in Cali to return to her hometown of Quibdó after seeing images of the earthquake's impact. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
4. RCN management granted Lemos time away from daily broadcasts to coordinate aid efforts and oversee the reconstruction of her home in Quibdó. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
5. An earthquake struck Colombia on 2026-08-10, causing damage in Quibdó and the Chocó region. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. Rossy Lemos confirmed she will return to her regular morning routine on Noticias RCN. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
7. Rossy Lemos said that after seeing images of damage in her hometown Quibdó, she traveled there and began coordinating aid for affected families, acting as a chocoana rather than just a journalist. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. Lemos described her identity as a 'Chocoana' as more important than her role as a journalist during the crisis, emphasizing her commitment to her community. (Publimetro Colombia, News)

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