Massive 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia; Death Toll Reaches 132

Rescue operations are underway as authorities warn that the casualty count is expected to climb following the strongest tremor to hit the nation in years.

BOGOTÁ — Colombia is reeling following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the nation, claiming the lives of at least 132 people. As rescue efforts intensify across affected regions, officials have cautioned that the death toll is likely to rise as emergency teams reach more isolated areas. The disaster, described as the largest earthquake to hit the country in years, has devastated infrastructure and plunged the nation into mourning just days after the inauguration of its new president. Search and rescue crews are currently working around the clock, navigating through unstable…