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Colombia earthquake: missing persons update
The article discusses the earthquake disaster that struck northwest Colombia with a magnitude of 7.4, resulting in the deaths of approximately 290 people and injuring around four thousand, with 140 still missing. A week after the catastrophe, rescue teams are focusing on recovering bodies and improving relief efforts, as rescue operations gradually shifted from search-and-rescue to body retrieval. Cities such as Cali and Pereira were heavily affected, with homes and vital buildings destroyed. Meanwhile, authorities and international organizations continue to provide food and medical aid. The earthquake has led to a major humanitarian crisis, with the new government led by President Abelardo De Espria facing the challenge of managing relief efforts and rebuilding in the affected areas.
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