Colombia declared a state of “national disaster” after magnitude 7.4 earthquake: Over 111 dead, including children, as search for survivors continues
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Key context: <p>President Abelardo de la Espriella, sworn in just three days earlier, is now leading the emergency response and travelling to Pereira, where governors report widespread building damage, injuries and aftershock fears across Chocó and Risaralda</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/10/colombia-slammed-by-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-injuring-residents-and-damaging-buildings-as-terrified-crowds-flee-into-streets/">Colombia declared a state of “national disaster” after magnitude 7.4 earthquake: Over 111 dead, including children, as search for survivors continues</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
President Abelardo de la Espriella, sworn in just three days earlier, is now leading the emergency response and travelling to Pereira, where governors report widespread building damage, injuries and aftershock fears across Chocó and Risaralda The post Colombia declared a state of “national disaster” after magnitude 7.4 earthquake: Over 111 dead, including children, as search for survivors continues appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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