Tragic Landslide in Colombia Claims 18 Lives

At least 18 people were killed and over 30 injured in a landslide in northwestern Colombia. Local authorities reported severe injuries among some victims, with others trapped under debris. Numerous roads were closed due to mud and landslides. The Chocó region, featuring vast rainforest along the Pacific coast, experienced heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours. Officials have warned of continued heavy rains in many provinces adjacent to the Pacific and the Amazon.