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An isolated corner of Colombia has been left to face deeper hardship after a destructive earthquake. The affected area is Chocó, which is a predominantly Afro-Colombian and An isolated corner of Colombia has been left to face deeper hardship after a destructive
earthquake. The affected area is Chocó, which is a predominantly Afro-Colombian and Indigenous region. Survivors in the aftermath of the disaster are now confronting severe challenges. The governor of the region reports that pain, hunger and homelessness await
those affected. These severe conditions follow last week's earthquake that struck the area. Local leadership has spoken out about the dire situation facing the population. Community members are now struggling to cope with the immediate aftermath of the tremor.
Authorities continue to assess the full scale of the crisis in the vulnerable region.