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AP Top News at 3:22 p.m. EDT

Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clockPEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — The search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake grew more desperate on Wednesday, two days after the quake razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars. The devastation has tested Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster and civil society as it pushes to provide aid to the most affected communities. Colombian forensics authorities said Wednesday that more than 200 people died in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake. The government has been slow to provide updated tolls, and the true number is likely higher. De la Espriella said Tuesday that at least 181 people died and 2,595 mor
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