Colombia Earthquake: Death Toll Climbs to 111 as Rescue Efforts Intensify
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 111 people, injured 87, and triggered a national emergency.
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Latin American stocks and currencies were mixed on Monday as investors weighed US inflation data and Middle East tensions, while Colombia's market rebounded after a deadly earthquake.
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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 111 people. The UN has offered assistance as the government declares an emergency.
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