Colombia Declares Three Days of Mourning After Devastating Earthquake Colombia is reeling from a 7. 4 magnitude earthquake that has left over 200 people dead and countless more injured.
The disaster struck the western part of the country on Monday, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble. The government's declaration of three days of mourning is a somber reminder of the human cost of this disaster.
Flags will be lowered to half staff on official buildings and at Colombian embassies abroad as a poignant gesture in honor of those who have lost their lives.