New images reveal the devastating earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, which has already left nearly 300 dead.
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Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on a Monday, leaving 285 dead and severely affecting the city of Pereira, a local priest has been walking the streets carrying a painting of the Virgen de la Pobreza, the city's patron saint. The priest is praying for the recovery of the capital of the Risaralda department.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella visited the city on Friday to assess the damage firsthand. Following his inspection, the president described the situation in Pereira as "apocalyptic," highlighting the profound destruction and the immense challenges facing the region in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
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Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO)Focuses on presidential assessment, casualty figures, and the apocalyptic scale of the disaster.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Highlights the religious and community response through the priest's procession and prayers.
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