A powerful earthquake strikes Colombia’s west, and the death toll passes 100. Multiple outlets report that the quake kills at least 100 people, with one account putting the figure at 111.
In response, newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella declares a state of emergency on Monday. The emergency is issued following the earthquake and is intended to enable the government to coordinate response efforts. Both reports describe the same sequence of events—earthquake impact in the country’s western area followed by the president’s emergency declaration—without detailing specific rescue operations or causes of damage.
