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Colombia earthquake strikes Chocó, causing mass casualties and state of emergency FAST-MOVING

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. The disaster has caused widespread devastation across several regions, including Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Caldas.

Death tolls vary by report, with some local authorities estimating at least 224 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, while other official counts place the number of dead at 132 and injured at over 570. In Cali alone, officials reported 95 deaths and nearly 950 injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams searching for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, including hospitals and schools.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency and established a Unified Command Post in Bogotá to coordinate relief efforts. The earthquake has caused significant infrastructure damage, including the collapse of dozens of buildings and disruptions to telecommunications and electricity. Several airports have also suspended operations due to structural damage.

International support has been pledged, including US$ 15.5 million from the United States to fund emergency relief. Regional leaders from Brazil, Mexico, and El Salvador have also expressed solidarity and offered humanitarian assistance.

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Abelardo De La Espriella · Asocapitales · Bogotá · Chocó · Colombia · Colombian Geological Service · Cúcuta · Dimayor · European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre · Marco Rubio · Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi · San José del Palmar

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