Authorities in Bogota confirmed that the demolition of stairs designed by architect Rogelio Salmona occurred in an apartment building designated as a protected cultural heritage site. ^[1] Actress Diana Angel stated on August 30, 2026, that the destruction of the Rogelio Salmona staircase causes her deep pain. ^[2] Actress Diana Angel stated that the destruction of the stairs caused her immense pain and that she feels the country is in disarray. ^[3] The property containing the stairs holds official protection status as a cultural heritage asset due to its architectural value and Salmona's participation in the design. ^[4] Angel claimed that the staircase was demolished because the person who intervened in the space did not like the design. ^[5] Diana Angel asserted that Rogelio Salmona is a national pride and all his buildings are heritage assets. ^[6] Diana Angel recalled that her father was an architect at Universidad Nacional and taught her to value good architecture. ^[7] Diana Angel remarked that the decision to demolish the stairs was made because the owners did not like the design, effectively erasing the history of a great architect. ^[8]