Colombia shifts focus to recovery efforts after earthquake

Rescue efforts in Colombia are shifting focus one week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that killed at least 289 people and injured over 4,000. With 127,557 homes damaged and 26,945 destroyed across 15 provinces, aid organizations are prioritizing shelter and basic necessities for the over 120,000 families affected. While search operations have saved 354 lives, 143 individuals remain unaccounted for, as authorities transition to recovery and reconstruction efforts.

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