The mayor of Chacao, Gustavo Duque, reported 62 fatalities following earthquakes that caused buildings to collapse. Rescue efforts have successfully extracted 28 people from the rubble of the Don Pepe, Petunia 2, and Obelisco buildings. The earthquakes, described as a double event, caused significant damage in the Chacao municipality. Authorities are continuing search and rescue operations to locate any remaining individuals trapped within the debris. The full extent of the damage and the number of people affected are still being assessed. Further updates are expected as rescue teams continue their work and investigations into the cause and impact of the earthquakes proceed. This tragic event highlights the vulnerability of structures to seismic activity in the region.

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