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Ecuador looks to rebuild after devastating earthquake

Clip: 5/26/2016 | 8m 54s

It’s been just over a month since a deadly earthquake devastated Ecuador’s Pacific coast.

It’s been just over a month since a deadly earthquake devastated Ecuador’s Pacific coast, destroying thousands of buildings and impacting at least a quarter-million people. As the government struggles with recovery costs and moves to rebuild, the disaster has also highlighted the need for tougher buildings codes — and enforcement. Special correspondents Bruno Frederico and Nadja Drost report.

05/26/2016 | Rating NR

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