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Colombia's President Declares Disaster and Calls Emergency Committee
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a disaster and established an emergency committee to address the effects of an earthquake that has left several victims in the country.
This morning, Colombia was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, resulting in the deaths of more than 70 people, as well as injuries and reports of individuals trapped under rubble. The newly inaugurated President, Abelardo de la Espriella, summoned a unified committee to deal with the tragedy and its aftermath.
According to the latest reports, the death toll has already surpassed 111, as reported by several sources. The emergency committee aims to coordinate rescue operations and support for the victims affected by the natural disaster.
The disaster declaration was made to facilitate the mobilization of resources and the effective response of authorities to this emergency situation.