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Colombia earthquake kills over 130 as President declares emergency FAST-MOVING

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

Casualty reports vary as rescue operations continue. While some official tallies from Asocapitales indicate at least 132 deaths and 570 injuries, regional authorities have reported higher figures. In Valle del Cauca, local reports suggest 130 fatalities, including 95 in Cali. In Risaralda, approximately 90 deaths have been noted, primarily in Pereira. The Mayor of Cali reported 95 deaths and 949 injuries in the city alone.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency and established a Unified Command Post to coordinate relief efforts. Infrastructure damage is extensive, with dozens of buildings collapsed and several airports, including Matecaña in Pereira, facing operational suspensions. The United States has pledged US$ 15.5 million in aid to support emergency shelters, food, and damage assessments.

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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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