At least 111 dead in Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 and damaging hundreds of buildings, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
The president declared an emergency, which will expedite funding for the earthquake recovery, and said he would visit the disaster zone, centred around the rural region of Choco.
“The national government has ⁠all of ⁠its capabilities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities and deliver aid...