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What is a state of emergency?
When President de la Espriella declared a state of emergency in Colombia, it gave the government special powers. This allows them to quickly mobilise resources, like rescue teams and aid, to deal with the immediate aftermath of a disaster. It helps coordinate efforts to find missing people, treat the injured, and provide shelter for those whose homes were destroyed, speeding up the response.
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