The Colombian government reported on September 2, 2026, that the earthquake that struck San José del Palmar, Chocó, on August 10, 2026, has caused 331 deaths, 4,519 injuries, and 136 missing persons. ^[1] Official figures indicate that 201,005 homes were damaged and 36,336 homes were completely destroyed. ^[2] The disaster damaged 400 health centers, 4,287 educational centers, and 5,600 community centers. ^[3] The earthquake affected 497 municipalities across 16 departments, impacting a total of 466,606 people. ^[4] The administration has identified corruption, inefficiency, and lack of technical knowledge as major problems inherited from the previous government. ^[5] The government decided to reject a tax reform that would have increased taxes on companies and formal employees, aiming to maintain budget stability. ^[6] The new Colombian government has completed its first month in office, a period typically used to organize key positions before the first year of administration. ^[7] The new government has implemented a permanent crackdown on crime across the national territory to address a major societal demand and attract investors. ^[8]