Colombia president calls for 'unwavering unity' after deadly earthquake

Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's president just days ago on 7 August Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has called for "the nation’s unwavering unity" following a deadly earthquake that has caused widespread damage. In a post on X, he writes that the state "will not yield or falter" in the face of the "adversity currently afflicting our people". He says the government is taking on the care of victims and reconstructing affected areas wi