Colombian President Thanks Putin for Support After Deadly Earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support for victims of the devastating earthquake.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support following a deadly earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, August 10. De la Espriella expressed gratitude on the X platform, stating that Colombians are united in their efforts to recover from the disaster. The Russian Embassy in Colombia also shared a message from Putin, in which he conveyed condolences to de la Espriella and the families of the deceased, and hoped for their speedy recovery.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar in the Choco Department, causing at least 190 deaths and 1,679 injuries. Some 239 people remain trapped under rubble in Cali City, while 180 are reported missing. A total of 243 buildings collapsed in the five most affected cities, which are still under a red alert.
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