Colombia Rebuilds After Devastating Earthquake | Roanoke News

Colombia reels from a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 285, displaced over 100,000, and shattered tens of thousands of homes and critical infrastructure across 400 cities. Newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella is rallying private sector support and subsidies to tackle the crisis, acknowledging this is the worst quake in Colombia’s modern history. Amid heartbreaking stories of families like Ebert Jonathan Morales and Olga Castro starting over in shelters, experts stress urgent needs for temporary housing, food, healthcare, and economic aid before rebuilding can begin. International help from the U.S., China, Peru, and the UAE is pouring in as the president prepares to visit hardest-hit zones — where communities already strained by poverty and neglect now face an even more daunting recovery. 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/1e8166ec88a0739c