Colombia, landslide in the city of Mocoa causes hundreds of victims
Heavy rains have sparked floods and landslides in the city of Mocoa, Colombia. At least 250 people have died and many are still missing.
Rudi Bressa
Contributor
Heavy rains have sparked floods and landslides in the city of Mocoa, Colombia. At least 250 people have died and many are still missing.
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