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A dozen people, including four children, were killed yesterday by mudslides the struck the central Colombian town of Marquetalia in the middle of the night.

Rain and severe weather have led to the collapse of at least 14 houses, but no deaths, significant injuries, or missing people have been reported.

Three others were wounded by the catastrophic failure of the bridge in Chirajara that spanned a large gorge.

Seven have been confirmed dead, 11 are still missing, and more than 130 people have been rescued after disaster struck during a holiday weekend boat trip in Guatapé.

Five people remain unaccounted for after more than 12 hours of rescue efforts and emergency response, said UNGRD.

At least 20 people were killed by a building collapse in Cartagena late last week, with more than 20 others also suffering injuries

Floodwaters in Bagadó reportedly reached more than meter high, while the municipalities of Cértegui, Lloró, and Nuquí also experienced significant flooding.

Heavy rains caused a landslide that killed at least 16 and affected more than 500 families and 80 homes across 16 primarily lower-class neighborhoods.

"My heart — our heart, the heart of all Colombians — is with the victims of this tragedy," said President Santos.

Colombian mobile operators Claro, Telefónica Movistar and Tigo and trade association Asomóvil, together with the GSMA industry group today announced a series of joint initiatives to enhance mobile users’ experiences throughout the country. These initiatives are supported by the...