A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, leaving hundreds of families facing emergency consequences in the municipality of Trujillo. ^[1] The earthquake that struck on August 10, 2026, left over 249,000 people displaced and nearly 100,000 homes damaged in the Valle del Cauca department. ^[2] Governor Dilian Francisca Toro visited the Chiminangos 2 community in Cali, Colombia, which was affected by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. ^[3] 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. ^[4] 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'. ^[5] Alberto Menghini, head of Cooperation for the EU Delegation in Colombia, stated that the delegation noted the situation and is willing to maintain aid and support early recovery mechanisms. ^[6] Governor Dilian Francisca Toro presented the emergency situation to a delegation of the European Union, including representatives from European embassies in Colombia and development banks. ^[7] Toro warned that international solidarity typically decreases after the first month, even though thousands of people still require humanitarian assistance. ^[8] Edinson Rodríguez Canchimbo is a veterinarian with a specialization in health administration. ^[9] In 2015, Edinson Rodríguez Canchimbo served as the acting mayor of Timbiquí in the Cauca department. ^[10] In the 2026 elections, Edinson Rodríguez Canchimbo received the support of José Víctor Amú Sinisterra. ^[11] Governor Dilian Francisca Toro announced that the governor's office will send specialist engineers to inspect towers marked with red and yellow stickers. ^[12]