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Colombia declares national disaster after devastating earthquake

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster and sent his ministers to the west of Colombia to coordinate rescue operations in response to a 7.4M earthquake.

  • Colombian President declares national disaster after 7.4 magnitude earthquake
  • Over 110 people killed, dozens injured, 1,500 homes destroyed
  • Infrastructure damage includes 18 healthcare centers, 52 schools, 17 community centers