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[INTERNATIONAL] · Colombia, United States, Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador · 100 sources

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Colombia earthquake causes widespread devastation and state of emergency FAST-MOVING

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with its epicenter located 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 and injury reports vary as rescue operations continue, with some local authorities reporting over 200 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, while other official counts place the death toll at approximately 132. Major cities such as Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales, and Armenia have been placed under red alert. Significant damage has been reported to infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and residential buildings, with dozens of structures completely collapsed.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency and established a Unified Command Post in Bogotá to coordinate relief efforts. International support has been pledged by several nations, including the United States, which has allocated US$ 15.5 million for emergency aid. Rescue teams, including military personnel and specialized units, are working through debris to locate survivors, while some cities have implemented curfews to maintain order.

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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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