Colombia Earthquake Recovery Begins | Dublin News

A devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, shifting from frantic rescue efforts to grim recovery as the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors closed. In Cali and Pereira, families mourned lost loved ones amid collapsed buildings and relentless aftershocks — including a heartbreaking case where a son raced over 10 hours from Bogotá to find his mother, rescued but dying en route. With over 150 aftershocks rattling the region, rescue crews face mounting danger. The newly inaugurated president now confronts his first major crisis, pledging an economic emergency and a reconstruction fund to rebuild homes, schools, and hospitals — while carefully vetting international aid to ensure only certified teams are deployed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cd752c3af906ab1