Colombia quake toll nears 290 as rescuers comb rubble

Colombia quake toll nears 290 as rescuers comb rubble

Search teams in western Colombia are combing collapsed buildings nearly a week after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed around 290 people, with 140 still missing. The quake devastated cities including Cali and Pereira, prompting a massive aid effort. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced a $47.75 million donation from billionaire Jaime Gilinski for rebuilding.

Source: Reuters

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