Families in Cali demand faster search after 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia on Monday, families in Cali and impoverished areas like Buenaventura have expressed frustration and anger over delayed rescue and search operations for trapped relatives, as well as long-standing state neglect.
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday
- Families in Cali are frustrated by delayed rescue and search operations for trapped relatives
- Residents in Buenaventura criticized the government's earthquake response
- Locals point to long-standing state neglect in impoverished areas
Sources
- Al Jazeera — Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake
- Al Jazeera — Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake
- UN News — Colombia quake: In Cali’s ruins, an ‘overwhelming sense of humanity’
- France 24 — Colombia quake death toll surpasses 240
- France 24 — Colombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquake
- Deutsche Welle — Colombia earthquake: Rescuers race to find thousands missing
- France 24 — Death toll from Colombia earthquake continues to rise