VIDEO: Death toll rises to 50 from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in northwestern Colombia
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Chocó department in northwestern Colombia on Monday, with its epicenter located near the town of San José del Palmar. The seismic event has resulted in significant casualties, collapsed buildings, and individuals trapped in the debris, prompting the Colombian government to declare a state of national disaster.
Emergency response efforts are currently underway as authorities assess the scale of the damage. While initial reports provided varying death tolls ranging from 50 to over 111 fatalities, the government is moving to formalize emergency measures to coordinate rescue operations and provide aid to the affected region.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the evolving casualty count and administrative government response.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Emphasizes the high casualty toll and immediate national emergency declaration.
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