WorldDeath toll from Colombia earthquake continues to rise

A devastating earthquake in western Colombia destroyed dozens of buildings, and the number of confirmed deaths has climbed to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday. Emergency workers are continuing to search through the wreckage for survivors. The rescue effort remains focused on areas where people may still be trapped beneath the ruins. France 24’s Maria Clara Calle Aguirre reports on the latest developments.

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