Governor Dilian Francisca Toro of Valle del Cauca confirmed on 2026-08-31 that 17 church domes in the department suffered severe structural damage following a recent earthquake. ^[1] A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, leaving hundreds of families facing emergency consequences in the municipality of Trujillo. ^[2] Governor Dilian Francisca Toro visited the Chiminangos 2 community in Cali, Colombia, which was affected by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. ^[3] Governor Toro stated that the 17 affected domes represent an imminent threat to the population and are affecting local commerce by forcing the closure of surrounding safe zones. ^[4] The departmental government announced that 15 of the 42 municipalities in Valle del Cauca will receive immediate support with yellow machinery to demolish infrastructure with irreparable damage. ^[5] According to the official balance known in the municipality, 237 of the 780 homes in Trujillo are in conditions that prevent them from being inhabited. ^[6] Danna Cano, a resident of Trujillo, escaped her home when a wall collapsed onto the street, recounting her fear by saying, 'Either I die or I get out'. ^[7] Edinson Rodríguez Canchimbo is a veterinarian with a specialization in health administration. ^[8] In 2015, Edinson Rodríguez Canchimbo served as the acting mayor of Timbiquí in the Cauca department. ^[9] In the 2026 elections, Edinson Rodríguez Canchimbo received the support of José Víctor Amú Sinisterra. ^[10] Governor Dilian Francisca Toro announced that the governor's office will send specialist engineers to inspect towers marked with red and yellow stickers. ^[11] Governor Dilian Francisca Toro stated that she felt significant fear entering her office on the 16th floor of the San Francisco building due to the earthquake damage. ^[12]