Terremoto en Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella entregó balance de la tragedia en Cali y anunció traslado de uniformados para resguardar el orden

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster. In Cali, authorities worked to manage the unfolding tragedy while addressing security concerns.

As part of the government's response to the disaster, President de la Espriella announced the relocation of uniformed personnel to the affected region. The primary objective of deploying these forces is to maintain public order and secure the area during the emergency.