De la Espriella announces 350 housing vouchers in Cali and $4.6 billion for small businesses after earthquake

Following the earthquake that struck Cali on August 10, 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella and Mayor Alejandro Eder have announced a recovery package for affected residents and business owners. The initiative includes the provision of 350 housing solutions and an allocation of $4.6 billion to support small businesses impacted by the disaster.

Separately, the Union of Associations of Autonomous Workers and Entrepreneurs (Uatae) has declared its participation in a general strike scheduled for November 11. The organization is joining other labor unions, including CCOO and UGT, to protest and address concerns regarding speculation in the housing and commercial real estate markets.