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‘Every minute counts’ as rescuers race to find survivors after deadly Colombia earthquake
People being pulled from collapsed buildings day after 7.4 magnitude quake hit, in response experts say contrasts favourably with Venezuela’s
TL;DR
- At least 240 people have died and 3,000 are missing following Colombia's deadliest earthquake this century.
- Rescue workers have successfully pulled survivors from collapsed buildings in cities like Cali and Pereira.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and is personally leading the disaster response.
- Experts contrast Colombia's swift and organized reaction with Venezuela's perceived lethargic response to a previous earthquake.
- The effectiveness of Colombia's long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts will be crucial.