colombia

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Colombia is in the news for a major earthquake and significant political developments including a new right-wing president.

Colombia recently experienced a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4, felt widely across the country. Politically, the nation is undergoing notable changes with the inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella, an extreme right-wing president, promising a tough and liberal approach. Concurrently, government operations have resulted in the killing of six armed group members, amid ongoing security efforts.