Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
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"Giving an update on Tuesday from Pereira, one of the worst hit cities, President Espriella said as well as those killed, almost 2,600 had been injured, and almost 200 people remain missing."
— Abelardo de la Espriella , Politician
"On Tuesday, Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder said that 239 people remained trapped, with 949 injured and 45 buildings which have either completely or partially collapsed."
— Alejandro Eder , Politician
"To combat threats of looting, he has also ordered a curfew, coming into effect at 20:00 local time, and lasting until 06:00 on Wednesday morning."
— Antonio Cadavid , Politician
"Cautioning about further aftershocks, Rojas urged the public not to share chain messages or social media posts from unknown sources, as they 'may contain false or unverified information... which could cause greater concern and alarm among ...'"
— Jorge Eduardo Rojas , Politician
Key People
Conservative outsider and business lawyer endorsed by Donald Trump.
Mayor of Cali, Colombia, overseeing the rescue efforts in the city.
Mayor of the municipality in Cali where the Gimnasio Calima school collapsed.
Mayor of Manizales who reported on the impact of the earthquake in the city.
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