Rescue workers in western Colombia are racing against a critical 72-hour window to find survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake killed 265 people, left hundreds missing, and displaced tens of thousands. The search operation has entered its 'final phase,' according to officials, as crews work through rubble in the hope of finding more people alive. The quake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and leaving many communities in need of urgent aid. President de La Espriella has promised to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild destroyed hospitals and schools. The death toll stands at 265, with hundreds still unaccounted for. Tens of thousands of residents have been forced from their homes. As the critical first 72 hours after the earthquake pass, the chances of finding survivors diminish, but rescuers continue their efforts. The government'sefforts are now focused on recovery and reconstruction, with the emergency fund aimed at restoring essential infrastructure. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the scale of the disaster is clear. Authorities have not given a final number of missing people, and the toll may rise as search operations conclude.