The Santo Domingo Foundation will donate $100 billion and the United States increased its aid after the earthquake in Colombia, which left nearly 300 dead

Colombia faces a severe humanitarian emergency following a violent earthquake that struck 15 departments on August 10, 2026, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. The disaster has resulted in nearly 300 deaths and triggered a massive national and international response.

In the wake of the catastrophe, humanitarian aid has continued to grow. The Santo Domingo Foundation announced a donation of 100,000 million pesos, while the United States has increased its aid contributions to support relief and recovery efforts in the affected regions.

Simultaneously, international organizations have raised concerns regarding post-disaster protection. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Colombia issued an alert regarding the heightened risk of human trafficking, emphasizing that emergency conditions increase vulnerability and detailing preventive recommendations.