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Colombia declares three days of mourning after earthquake

A period of mourning has been declared in memory of the victims of the earthquake in Colombia.

Colombia declares three days of mourning after earthquake
Photo: Gonce · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Colombian government has declared three days of national mourning in honor of those who lost their lives in the recent earthquake. This decision aims to pay tribute to the victims and support their families during this difficult time.

Meanwhile, the country is in a critical rescue phase, known as the 'golden window,' where authorities are working to locate and rescue individuals who may be trapped beneath the debris. Operations continue with the hope of finding survivors.