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Chocó Earthquake Reconstruction Tests De la Espriella; Thousands Uncounted
La Silla VacíaLO·CO·2 days ago
One month after a major earthquake in Colombia, reconstruction remains slow and difficult. Residents like Luz Mary are re-entering structurally damaged homes against official advice, highlighting the gap between official safety assessments and the urgent need for shelter. The slow pace of reconstruction underscores the scale of the disaster and the challenges in restoring housing and infrastructure.