Mayor of Cali decrees curfew and militarizes the city after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia due to insecurity and rescues: 'We have threats'

NewsThe mayor Alejandro Eder declared a curfew in the city. Photo: Juan Pablo Rueda / EL TIEMPO/Alejandro Eder10.08.2026 19:03 Updated: 10.08.2026 19:09 00:0000:00 Comment Mayor Alejandro Eder declared a curfew from 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, until 6:00 a.m. on August 11, due to alerts and threats of looting in various parts of the city. Additionally, the militarization of different points in the capital of Valle del Cauca was ordered, especially in the neighborhoods and sectors affected by the earthquake. "We have alerts and threats of looting in several points of the city. At this moment, our priority is to protect the citizens and ensure that rescue agencies can continue with rescue efforts after the earthquake," explained the mayor. News in development. Expect an update shortly. Follow all the news of Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. 00:0000:00 Comment EarthquakeEarthquakeCurfewearthquake in Chocóearthquakes in ColombiaEarthquake ColombiaEarthquakes EL TIEMPO BULLETINSRegister for our bulletins and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed about what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWSFollow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPPJoin the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up to date with the most relevant news at the moment. EL TIEMPO APPStay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITALReliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content unlimitedly.