Scores dead after powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

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More than 100 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging scores of buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira. The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck at 7.34am local time (13.34 BST) on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Chocó. It was also felt in neighbouring Venezuela, which is still reeling from a deadly double earthquake on 24 June. Colombia’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said 111 people had been killed and 87 injured, while 61 buildings had collapsed. “The ⁠national government has all of its capabilities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities…

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