Colombia Declares Emergency in 15 Earthquake Areas
The Colombian government declared a 30-day state of emergency in 15 affected regions following the earthquake that struck the country earlier this month. The earthquake has resulted in 319 deaths and over 4,500 injuries, with 260 individuals reported missing so far. The emergency declaration aims to accelerate the collection of funds allocated for aid and reconstruction, with estimated rebuilding costs around $12 billion. The focus will be on search and rescue for the missing, care for the injured, and the rehabilitation of vital infrastructure.
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