A 28-year-old man resumes eating solid food after surgery for an esophageal obstruction.

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that the government is evaluating a reduction in the value-added tax (IVA) applied to airline tickets for travel to and from regions impacted by the August 10 earthquake. The proposed fiscal measure aims to stimulate tourism in these areas as part of a broader strategy to support regional economic recovery.

By lowering travel costs, the administration seeks to incentivize visitor arrivals to the affected zones. This initiative is currently under study as a direct response to the aftermath of the seismic event.