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Medicina Legal Identifies New Group of Victims from 7.4 Earthquake in Colombia: Complete List of Names and Their Places
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Medicina Legal Identifies New Group of Victims from 7.4 Earthquake in Colombia: Complete List of Names and Their Places of Origin; Children Included

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Colombia's National Institute of Legal Medicine has identified a new group of victims from a recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
  • The institute confirmed the identification of 205 victims in total.
  • Among the identified victims are 12 minors, and the list includes their places of origin.

Colombia's National Institute of Legal Medicine has released a list of newly identified victims from the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that recently struck the country. The institute confirmed that it has identified a total of 205 victims following the seismic event.

The comprehensive list includes crucial details about the deceased, such as their places of origin, providing a clearer picture of the earthquake's impact across different regions. This identification process is vital for families seeking information about their loved ones and for the official record of the disaster's human toll.

Disturbingly, the institute's report highlights that 12 minors are among the 205 individuals identified. This detail underscores the tragic impact of the earthquake on vulnerable populations and adds a somber dimension to the ongoing recovery and identification efforts. The full list of names and their origins has been made public by the institute.

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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.