Nationwide state of emergency declared in Colombia following earthquake

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Colombia declared a nationwide state of emergency following a major earthquake, as mandated by President Abelardo de la Espriella. The decision was unanimously supported during an emergency government meeting to address the disaster impacts.

According to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), this decision was made by President Abelardo de la Espriella’s decision after it was unanimously supported at the emergency government meeting