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Death toll rises to 34 after mudslide in western Colombia

The death toll from a mudslide in western Colombia has risen to 34. The mudslide struck a busy road on Friday in a mountainous area connecting the cities of Quibdo and Medellin. Search and rescue operations are still underway in hopes of finding survivors in the rubble.<br />''<br />''The risk management unit didn't specify what could have caused the mudslide, but the defence department reported that it had been raining in the area.<br />''<br />''In a social media post, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his government would provide all support needed and described the incident as a horrible tragedy.<br />''<br />

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