At least 111 dead in the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western and central Colombia on Monday, resulting in at least 111 deaths and 87 injuries. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed the casualty figures and announced a state of emergency in response to the disaster.
Authorities have characterized the current death toll as preliminary, suggesting that the number of casualties may rise as rescue operations continue. The president issued the emergency declaration from the capital, Bogota, to facilitate the government's response to the event.
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MercoPress (LatAm) (UY)Focuses on the preliminary nature of the casualty statistics.
Vanguard (NG) (NG)Highlights the president's recent inauguration and the emergency declaration.
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