A powerful earthquake has struck Colombia, causing widespread devastation. Search teams are racing against time to locate survivors trapped in the rubble. The situation is growing more desperate as a key time threshold approaches for finding people with signs of life.

The disaster is putting a strain on Colombia's new government, led by President Abelardo de la Espriella. The government is scrambling to respond to the crisis. Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from the source, including updates on the search and rescue efforts and the government's response to the disaster.