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Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake

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Colombia has declared three days of official mourning following a deadly magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the western region of the country on Monday. The disaster has resulted in the deaths of more than 200 people, with hundreds more casualties reported as search and rescue teams continue to comb through the rubble for survivors.

Government and emergency services are actively racing against time to find individuals trapped beneath collapsed structures. According to available reports, Monday's tremor is the strongest earthquake to hit Colombia this century.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Al Jazeera (QA) Focuses heavily on the ongoing rescue efforts and the urgent search for survivors.
France 24 (FR) Emphasizes specific casualty figures and the historical context of the earthquake.
Read the full story at the source Al Jazeera · QA
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