Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed how the reconstruction plan in Buenaventura will begin after the earthquake and appointed a key figure

On August 10, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing significant destruction in the municipality of El Cairo and surrounding areas. The disaster resulted in the damage of over 150,000 homes, prompting a large-scale humanitarian response. In the aftermath, local efforts have included unique community support initiatives, such as a dog named Guerra that transitioned from working in a local shop to assisting in the delivery of aid to affected residents.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced that reconstruction efforts for the impacted regions are scheduled to begin this Monday. The government initiative aims to address the widespread housing crisis caused by the seismic event.