Frustration with donations after the earthquake

On August 21, 2026, journalistic coverage reflects frustration over low public participation in the collection of supplies for those affected by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Governor Erasmo Zuleta expressed sadness regarding the local situation after a day dedicated to collecting food and hygiene kits.

The status of donations in the department

During statements to local journalists, the official stated that freight costs exceeded the total value of the items collected. He emphasized that gratitude must not be lost and recalled that the region has received external help in the past.

The context of rains and solidarity

Months earlier, the region faced heavy rainfall that left more than 140,000 people displaced with the loss of homes and crops. On that occasion, residents from other localities provided assistance for the rescue and support of affected inhabitants.

The impact of the earthquake in western Colombia

The earthquake occurred on August 10 and left a toll of 321 dead and 257 missing, according to the new report released. The seismic event caused severe damage and the destruction of tens of thousands of homes in the western region of the country.

The need for reconstruction and gratitude

The governor emphasized the importance of returning the solidarity received in previous times of crisis. The restructuring process of the affected areas will require years of continuous work to recover the impacted communities.

With information from El Colombiano.