The earthquake that hit Cali damaged buildings and displaced families, including those from the middle class. ^[1] The author argues that anyone who lost their home due to the earthquake should be recognized as a victim regardless of their socioeconomic stratum. ^[2] Families in strata 3, 4, and 5 in Cali worked for twenty or thirty years, saved money, and paid for apartments that were damaged by the earthquake. ^[3] Some affected families now pay rent while still being responsible for mortgage payments, administration, and taxes on properties they cannot inhabit. ^[4] The article suggests providing temporary rental subsidies, mortgage grace periods, and tax relief for affected middle-class families. ^[5] Approximately 70% of the victims of the Cali earthquake belong to socioeconomic strata 3, 4, and 5, which includes a large portion of the middle class. ^[6] Many existing social programs are designed to assist vulnerable populations and establish conditions that may exclude medium-income households. ^[7] National and territorial authorities must establish new legal and financial instruments to address different levels of damage without unjustified discrimination. ^[8]