Colombia's Shaking Ground: What the Earthquake Reveals About Preparedness and Politics The devastating earthquake that struck western Colombia has left a trail of destruction, loss of life, and displacement.
The rescue operation is now in its final phase, exposing weaknesses in the country's infrastructure, governance, and preparedness.
The official death toll contrasts sharply with numbers reported by families on social media. While the government puts the number of missing at nearly 500, crowdsourced tracking sites estimate it to be over 4,100.