Colombia quake death toll hits 265, as rescuers race against the clock
In total, more than 25,800 families were impacted, de la Espriella said
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In total, more than 25,800 families were impacted, de la Espriella said. De la Espriella said Wednesday evening that at least 265 people died in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country's west on Monday. The president said nearly 500 people were reported missing, though civilian-run databases put that number at more than 4,100.
Furthermore, The devastation has tested Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster and civil society as it pushes to provide aid to the most affected communities. Tonnes of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars. At a press conference, Abelardo de la Espriella announced that he will declare a state of economic emergency following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia last August 10.
In addition, Earthquake in Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella declares economic emergency (Ivan Valencia / AP Photo / Ivan Valencia) Abelardo de la Espriella said that the "Miracle Fund" will be created to respond to the earthquake emergency, in order to channel national and international resources for the reconstruction of the country. The U.S. has also offered over $15 million in aid. "The next 20 hours are the most critical to find and rescue people alive," he said.
Moreover, Earthquake in Colombia: number of deaths goes up to 265, reports De la Espriella.
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In total, more than 25,800 families were impacted, de la Espriella said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesDe la Espriella said Wednesday evening that at least 265 people died in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country's west on Monday.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe president said nearly 500 people were reported missing, though civilian-run databases put that number at more than 4,100.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe devastation has tested Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster and civil society as it pushes to provide aid to the most affected communities.
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Tonnes of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldAt a press conference, Abelardo de la Espriella announced that he will declare a state of economic emergency following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia last August 10.
according to SDPnoticiasEarthquake in Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella declares economic emergency (Ivan Valencia / AP Photo / Ivan Valencia) Abelardo de la Espriella said that the "Miracle Fund" will be created to respond to the earthquake emergency, in order to channel national and international resources for the reconstruction of the country.
according to SDPnoticiasThe U.S. has also offered over $15 million in aid.
according to CBS News — Latest"The next 20 hours are the most critical to find and rescue people alive," he said.
according to CBS News — LatestEarthquake in Colombia: number of deaths goes up to 265, reports De la Espriella.
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In total, more than 25,800 families were impacted, de la Espriella said.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterDe la Espriella said Wednesday evening that at least 265 people died in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country's west on Monday
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterThe president said nearly 500 people were reported missing, though civilian-run databases put that number at more than 4,100.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterThe devastation has tested Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and his government as it scrambles to respond to the…
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