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Choco’s Earthquake Crisis and Hope | San Antonio News
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shattered western Colombia’s Choco region, killing over 300 and destroying nearly 30,000 homes in a place already crippled by poverty, poor infrastructure, and conflict. Isolated by broken roads and waterways, recovery is slow—UN aid focuses on hygiene kits and safe spaces for women and children, while Quibdo’s under-resourced hospital struggles with damaged equipment and overflowing patients. Though the government vows investment, job programs, and a dedicated recovery official, locals like displaced teacher Ismael Arias remain skeptical after years of neglect. The…
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