Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia’s coffee-growing region, resulting in at least 164 confirmed fatalities. Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities work to reach affected areas and assess the full extent of the damage.

Officials anticipate that the death toll will continue to rise as search and recovery efforts progress through the impacted communities. The disaster has caused significant destruction throughout the heartland, prompting an urgent mobilization of emergency services.