Deadly Quake Strikes Western Colombia: A Nation on Edge A 7. 4 magnitude earthquake tore through western Colombia on Monday, leaving over 100 people dead and countless others trapped in collapsed buildings.
The scale of destruction is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the powerlessness of human endeavor against the fury of nature.
Colombia's recent shift towards peace agreements and reconciliation has brought stability to the country, but decades of conflict have ravaged its infrastructure, leaving much neglected or destroyed.