12.08.2026 22:30
After the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Cali, Colombia, Mayor Alejandro Eder, who visited the disaster victims, was met with backlash due to insufficient aid and delayed response. As the angry crowd chanted 'Get out of here,' police formed a security cordon around Eder. The Mayor left the area with difficulty following the intense protests.
In the city of Cali, Colombia, shaken by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, Mayor Alejandro Eder went to the region to conduct inspections after the disaster. However, the mayor's arrival caused a reaction from citizens awaiting aid.
MET WITH A STRONG REACTION
Within a short time, a crowd gathered around Eder, protesting the municipal administration, arguing that post-disaster efforts were insufficient and that aid reached the region late.
POLICE FORMED A PROTECTIVE PERIMETER
As the reactions grew, tensions escalated between the crowd and officials. Police teams formed a security corridor around the mayor to prevent the situation from escalating.
BARELY ESCAPED
Eder, placed in a police cordon, left the area with difficulty due to intense protests, unable to complete his planned inspections.