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[^2]\n\nOfficial figures state that 111 people died in the region due to the earthquake, with 97 of those fatalities occurring in Pereira. [^3]\n\nPereira, the capital of Risaralda, Colombia, celebrated its 163rd anniversary on August 30, 2026, marking the date of its founding. [^4]\n\nBarranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char stated on September 1, 2026, that the city recorded its lowest homicide figures in seven months following the transfer of 24 criminal suspects. [^5]\n\nThe tourism and hotel sector in Caldas is advancing in its recovery following the recent earthquake. [^6]\n\nAPATEL indicated that the hotel and restaurant sector sustains around 120,000 formal jobs, with a significant participation in the labor incorporation of young people and the generation of economic opportunities in various regions. [^7]\n\nAPATEL proposed that the mandatory discount be maintained at 40% during weekends to avoid affecting the financial sustainability of hotel companies. [^8]\n\nThe National Assembly approved Bill 226 in third debate, which raises the mandatory discount on lodging to 50% from Monday to Thursday and 40% on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, applying to both regular and promotional rates. [^9]\n\nMayor Mauricio Salazar stated during the anniversary ceremony that the earthquake tested the city's civism and bravery, noting that the community's heart could not be shaken. [^10]\n\nMayor Alejandro Char stated that the transfer of the 24 suspects helped stop the trend of homicides caused by gang warfare in Barranquilla. [^11]\n\nPresident Abelardo De La Espriella announced on September 1, 2026, that the national government would transfer and isolate high-danger criminals linked to criminal structures present in Barranquilla. 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