Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on his party, Pacto Histórico, and supporters to coordinate relief efforts after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck much of the country on Monday, leaving at least 111 people dead and severe damage across five departments . In a social media message, Petro urged solidarity with affected communities in Chocó, Tolima, and cities including Pereira, Manizales, Armenia, Cali, and Bogotá . He stressed that the national government must ensure an immediate, coordinated, and humane response, including search and rescue, medical care, temporary shelter, water, food, and support for affected families . Petro, who handed over the presidency to Abelardo de la Espriella last Friday, emphasized that no territory or citizen should be forgotten: "The State must reach first those who need it most" . Rescue teams continue search operations, and authorities are assessing damage . Both sources report identical figures and quotes, with no disagreements.
