Shaken Foundations: Colombia's Earthquake Exposes a Deeper Crisis As the dust settles in western Colombia, the full extent of the destruction from Monday morning's 7. 4 magnitude earthquake is becoming clear.
At least 20 people are confirmed dead, with many more trapped under the rubble or displaced by the disaster. The devastating impact on Colombia's infrastructure and buildings is nothing new.
Decades of corruption, neglect, and inadequate investment have taken their toll on the built environment.