COFollowing a strong earthquake measuring 7.4 degrees that struck the region on August 10th, Guillermo Herrera, president of the Colombian Construction Chamber (Camacol), led a technical meeting in Cali to assess structural damage and coordinate response actions with local and national experts. The meeting involved specialists from the Earthquake Engineering Association, the Colombian Society of Engineers, and geotechnical experts to evaluate infrastructure behavior during the seismic event. Herrera emphasized that buildings constructed under the current NSR-10 standard performed significantly better than older structures that did not meet these standards. He reported that all constructions by Camacol-affiliated companies, particularly those using industrialized wall systems, showed good performance with none collapsing. However, he acknowledged that older neighborhoods experienced greater damage due to the effects of seismic waves on mid-rise buildings.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced report on the technical assessment of building safety post-earthquake, focusing on engineering standards and construction practices. While it highlights the importance of modern building codes, it does not take a partisan stance or promote specific political agendas.
