Earthquake in Colombia leaves at least 132 dead, hospitals overwhelmed and curfews imposed
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On Monday, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck a large part of Colombia, causing widespread destruction across at least five departments, collapsing dozens of buildings, and disrupting transportation with the suspension of several airports.
The disaster left hospitals overwhelmed and prompted the implementation of curfews. Official casualty figures varied in early reports, with preliminary figures ranging from at least 111 deaths, according to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, to at least 132 dead and over 570 injured, according to wire service reports.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina)Emphasizes higher casualties, overwhelmed hospitals, and infrastructure disruptions like airport suspensions.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)Focuses on official presidential statements and localized destruction across five departments.
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