Colombia Earthquake: Cali, Pereira and Choco Count the Damage of the Worst Quake This Century

Cali, Pereira and the Choco region are counting the damage from the worst earthquake to hit Colombia this century. The president has promised support to displaced families. A new official tally reports at least 254 dead.

As hours pass, hope of finding survivors in the rubble of the quake that shook Colombia is fading while the death toll keeps rising. After two days of rescue operations, authorities now report at least 254 dead, according to news agencies. During Tuesday, numerous teams dug through debris in western Colombia, calling for silence to listen for survivors still trapped under collapsed buildings.