Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that claimed at least 181 lives and injured over 2,500 people in Colombia, the country's new government is struggling to manage the crisis. With nearly 200 people still missing and unofficial estimates suggesting up to 4,000 could be unaccounted for, the response is testing the administration's capacity and coordination with rescue efforts. This catastrophe highlights the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and response systems in the region, as well as the challenges new leadership faces in dealing with such a significant national emergency.