Colombia's newly inaugurated president is facing the first major test of his administration after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country's Pacific region, killing at least 111 people and leaving thousands more unaccounted for.
The earthquake struck on 10 August near San José del Palmar in the western department of Chocó, causing widespread destruction across several cities and communities. Rescue teams have been deployed to search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings, while emergency crews continue assessing damage to roads, hospitals and critical infrastructure.
