Colombia Earthquake Toll Rises
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in decades, struck western Colombia, the coffee-growing region, resulting in the deaths of 224 people and the destruction of many buildings in cities such as Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. The quake also caused injuries and damaged historic towers. Rescue teams continue working to extract survivors from the rubble, with sounds and signs indicating the presence of people still alive. Authorities have deployed 1,000 security personnel to control looting. This disaster is considered one of the worst earthquakes in the area, with previous reports indicating that a similar quake in 1999 caused over 1,000 deaths.
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