The Economic Times

Devastating earthquake tests new President as Colombia digs through ruins for those still alive

Rescue crews and civilians searched through rubble for survivors after a powerful earthquake hit western Colombia. The 7.4 magnitude quake collapsed buildings and buckled roads, leaving thousands missing and injured. Authorities reported at least 181 deaths, while civilian databases suggest a much higher number. The earthquake presents a significant challenge for Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.