Colombia earthquake search for survivors enters "final phase"

TL;DR

Rescuers are in the critical final phase of searching for earthquake survivors in Colombia.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest this century, has killed 273 people and injured over 3,800.
Nearly 400 people are missing, with civilian databases reporting over 4,100 missing.
Approximately 26,000 families have been affected, and over 12,500 dwellings destroyed.
Cities like Cali and Pereira are seeing intense search efforts using hands, cranes, and sniffer dogs.
The 72-hour window for finding survivors is a critical factor in the ongoing operations.
The disaster has been declared an "economic emergency," with three days of national mourning.
The United States and the European Union have pledged emergency aid to Colombia.
Many Colombians are mobilizing to help with supplies and donations.
Significant structural damage has occurred in cities like Manizales and Pereira.

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