NewzA powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, resulting in a rising death toll that has reached 265 fatalities. Official reports indicate that 3,494 people have been injured, and 496 individuals remain missing following the disaster.
In response to the scale of the tragedy, President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of economic emergency on Wednesday. This measure is intended to mobilize resources and address the immediate humanitarian and financial challenges posed by the catastrophe.
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