VOICED : A un mes del sismo balneario de Ecuador busca reconstruirse

Pedernales, a coastal town in Ecuador, is recovering a month after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The disaster severely damaged infrastructure, affecting 2,500 homes and causing 22 out of 35 hotels to collapse. Reconstruction efforts are underway, with a focus on economic revival, symbolized by rebuilding the seafood market. The government, led by President Rafael Correa, estimates the damage at $3 billion, acknowledging the long and costly recovery process. The earthquake resulted in 660 deaths, several missing persons, and over 28,000 displaced individuals.

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