Hope reborn in Colombia as signs of life emerge under earthquake debris
CALI, Colombia (AP) -- Rescuers reported apparent signs of life under the rubble in two of the Colombian cities hit hardest by a massive earthquake, r
In the Colombian cities of Pereira and Cali, which were struck by a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday, rescuers have detected apparent signs of life under the rubble. The quake, which killed at least 287 people, has left more than 100,000 people displaced, with tens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed. Survivors, such as Ebert Jonathan Morales, a 38-year-old father of four in Cali, are struggling to rebuild their lives from scratch, as their homes were completely destroyed.
The government has acknowledged nearly 4,000 people were injured and hundreds are still missing. President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a plan to partner with private companies to rebuild the nation and seek international aid to support reconstruction efforts, which include hospitals, schools, homes, roads, and airports.
The earthquake has tested Colombia's resilience, with several cities lacking basic services like electricity and clean water.
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