De la Espriella declara la emergencia económica para hacer frente a crisis por terremoto

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of economic emergency on Wednesday in response to a major earthquake. The disaster, which registered a magnitude of 7.4, struck the country on Monday.

According to the provided reports, the severe seismic event has resulted in at least 265 fatalities so far. The declaration of emergency is intended to provide the administration with the necessary mechanisms to confront and manage the unfolding crisis.