The Dominican Republic confirms that its citizens are not among the victims of the earthquake in Colombia
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck northwestern Colombia on August 11, resulting in 239 confirmed deaths and over 3,700 injuries. Colombian authorities released these updated figures on Wednesday as emergency response efforts continue in the affected region.
In response to the disaster, the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) has officially confirmed that no Dominican citizens are among the casualties. The government verified this status following an assessment of the impact of the seismic event.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the rising death toll and scale of casualties
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the diplomatic confirmation regarding Dominican citizens