At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the western part of the country on Monday, with thousands reported missing and authorities warning the death toll will likely climb. The Colombian government has declared a state of emergency and deployed the army to both deter looting and assist in search efforts.
The quake caused significant damage, particularly in Pereira and its metropolitan area, where at least 132 deaths were confirmed as of Monday evening according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. Reports indicate at least 570 people have been injured. The Daily Caller reports that the United States is committing $15.5 million in aid.
The scale of the disaster has led to widespread concern for those unaccounted for, with thousands still missing. Breitbart notes the government’s deployment of the army aims to address both rescue operations and prevent looting in affected areas. France24 reports that authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to rise as search efforts progress.
While initial reports placed the death toll lower, it has been revised upwards multiple times since the earthquake struck. No right-leaning outlets reported on this story beyond the Daily Caller.
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