A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Villavicencio, Colombia, at 10:47 AM, shaking cities as far as Bogot\u00e1, Medell\u00edn, and Cali. The tremor lasted 45 seconds, damaging buildings, cutting power, and sparking widespread panic.<\/p>\n
In Bogot\u00e1, a residential tower cracked and leaned dangerously, forcing urgent rescue efforts. Firefighters and volunteers cleared rubble by hand, pulling survivors from debris-strewn streets. Hospitals were overwhelmed, and rural communities near the epicenter faced landslides and isolation.<\/p>\n
President Duque pledged $50 million in aid and vowed swift recovery. As rescue teams worked through the night, locals formed human chains, comforted survivors, and showed remarkable bravery.<\/p>\n
Now, as the dust settles, Colombia begins a long road to recovery\u2014scarred, but united and unbroken.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Villavicencio, Colombia, at 10:47 AM, shaking cities as far as Bogot\u00e1, Medell\u00edn, and Cali. The tremor lasted 45 seconds, damaging buildings, cutting power, and sparking widespread panic. In Bogot\u00e1, a residential tower cracked and leaned dangerously, forcing urgent rescue efforts. Firefighters and volunteers cleared rubble by hand, pulling…<\/p>\n