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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 265 amid desperate rescue efforts

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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 265 confirmed deaths and leaving thousands missing. Rescuers are in a desperate race against time to find survivors amidst the rubble of razed buildings and damaged infrastructure. The disaster has presented a significant challenge for the new Colombian president, Abelardo de la Espriella, as the government and civil society work to provide aid and locate those affected in cities like Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. AI

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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 265 amid desperate rescue efforts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Colombia quake death toll hits 265, as rescuers race against the clock

    Tonnes of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars. The devastation has tested Colombia’s new presi…

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