Colombia Earthquake Shakes Nation | Rochester News

A catastrophic 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing over 100 people and collapsing nearly 1,600 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella, newly sworn in just days ago, is now racing to lead relief efforts as rescue teams and volunteers sift through rubble by hand. His administration faces immediate pressure to manage the disaster while also confronting his controversial anti-crime agenda. The U.S. and other Latin American nations are rushing aid — $15.5 million pledged by Washington alone — as regional solidarity emerges amid fears of more seismic shocks following recent disasters in Venezuela. The road to recovery will test Colombia’s resilience, but international support is pouring in to help rebuild lives. 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/12a10cf8132dbb78