Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said at least 181 people died in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Monday. De la Espriella also said 1,136 homes were destroyed and yet more damaged. Colombia’s new president faces his first serious challengeThe earthquake presents the first major test for first-time officeholder de la Espriella, who entered office just days before the natural disaster. Her home city, Pereira, was one of the worst hit, and a wall inside the factory collapsed. “This has been a tragedy for the whole city, for thousands of families,” Pereira Mayor Mauricio Salazar told local media, his voice quavering.