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From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A Colombian woman rescued after a major earthquake has died from her injuries, dimming hopes for other survivors.
  • The 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed at least 294 people and injured nearly 4,000, with hundreds still missing.
  • The country's new president requested a temporary suspension of U.S. tariffs to aid reconstruction efforts.

Daniela Largo, 32, who was pulled from the rubble in Pereira after being trapped for nearly 37 hours, has died from her injuries, her family confirmed Saturday. Her death marks a somber realization for the nation as rescue efforts continue for hundreds still missing after Monday's devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

I just want this all to be over quickly.

— Sandra Milena PerezThe mother of Daniela Largo, a woman rescued from earthquake rubble who later died from her injuries, expressed her grief.

Largo had become a symbol of hope when she was rescued Tuesday to shouts of joy and applause. She leaves behind a 12-year-old son. "I just want this all to be over quickly," her mother, Sandra Milena Perez, told AFP.

If there is someone alive, it would be a miracle, but I don't think there's anyone alive underneath.

— Fernando GaitanA restaurant delivery worker in Pereira expressed fading optimism about finding more survivors.

Authorities report the earthquake has killed at least 294 people and injured nearly 4,000. Rescuers are still searching for at least 320 unaccounted for. In the hardest-hit areas, heavy machinery is being used to clear debris. Residents in Pereira hold onto fading optimism, with one local delivery worker stating, "If there is someone alive, it would be a miracle, but I don't think there's anyone alive underneath."

We're going to stay until the last person is recovered.

— Javier JimenezA firefighter corporal vowed to continue rescue efforts.

Firefighter corporal Javier Jimenez vowed, "We're going to stay until the last person is recovered." Meanwhile, the country's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office August 7, spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. De la Espriella requested a temporary suspension of U.S. tariffs, which were raised at the end of July, to help businesses struggling after the earthquake. He also thanked the U.S. for $26.5 million in aid and its rescue teams, and Israel for its humanitarian assistance and rescuers. More than 14,000 homes collapsed, and reconstruction in Cali, Pereira, and Manizales is expected to cost millions. De la Espriella plans to declare a state of economic emergency to bypass congressional approval for tax changes or budget reorganizations.

Suspending tariffs would help our businesspeople who are facing very difficult times because of the effects of the earthquake.

— Abelardo de la EspriellaThe country's president explained his request to the U.S. for a temporary suspension of tariffs.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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