Crisis of Leadership: The Earthquake That Exposed Colombia's Weak Spots The earthquake that struck western Colombia on its first day under new far right leadership is a test of President Abelardo de la Espriella's ability to lead in times of crisis.
Barely 72 hours into office, the devastating magnitude 7. 4 quake has revealed cracks in the administration's response to emergencies.
The scale of destruction is staggering: over 260 lives lost, thousands injured, and entire cities reduced to rubble.