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A new president faces his first major test as rescue efforts continue

Headline from The Oregonian

A powerful 7.4 earthquake in Colombia killed at least 181 people as rescuers search for survivors and thousands remain missing.

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  1. Foreign Policy

    Colombia’s New President Faces His First Major Test (opens Foreign Policy)

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    President Abelardo de la Espriella took office mere days before a major earthquake struck the country.

  2. The Oregonian

    A new president faces his first major test as rescue efforts continue (opens The Oregonian)

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    A powerful 7.4 earthquake in Colombia killed at least 181 people as rescuers search for survivors and thousands remain missing.

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