UN chief saddened by human losses in Colombia earthquake

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by reports that over 160 people have died, with many others injured, following Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
In a post on X on Tuesday, Guterres expressed his solidarity with the people and government of Colombia and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. He wished all those affected a speedy recovery, as reports continued to emerge of collapsed homes and other significant damage while authorities worked to assess the full impact.