Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake in Colombia Leaves 181 Dead, Thousands Missing

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, resulting in at least 181 fatalities and thousands injured across cities including Cali, Pereira, Choco, and Manizales. Over 1,000 buildings were destroyed, and rescue teams are actively searching through rubble, particularly in the hard-to-access Choco region. Other Latin American countries and the U.S. are providing aid.