Alert over lack of census of earthquake victims in Colombia

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, the Defensora del Pueblo, Iris Marín, issued a formal warning regarding the lack of an official census for those affected. Speaking from the city of Quibdó, one of the areas significantly impacted by the seismic event, Marín highlighted that the absence of comprehensive data is currently hindering the ability of authorities to determine the total number of victims.

The lack of a census has created a critical bottleneck in the humanitarian response, preventing the effective distribution of aid to thousands of individuals in need. The warning underscores the urgency of establishing accurate registration procedures to ensure that emergency resources reach the affected population in the wake of the disaster.