Updated August 12, 2026 at 9:48 p.m. Colombia time
Cali mayor Alejandro Eder announced a new curfew for the night of August 11–12. The restriction applies from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the city to protect search operations and the hardest-hit areas.
An official announcement published at 4:12:06 p.m.
The mayor’s permanent post was published on August 11 at 4:12:06 p.m. Colombia time. The announcement appears at 4 p.m. in the timeline.
The measure runs from Tuesday, August 11 at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, August 12 at 6 a.m. The announcement covers all of Cali, while the military presence mentioned by the mayor concerns the most affected areas.
Protecting searches and people still trapped
According to the mayor, the curfew is intended to facilitate the work of rescue teams and volunteers and protect people still being sought under rubble. This is an operational announcement by the city; it does not, by itself, establish a new human toll.
The city is keeping a military presence in the hardest-hit sectors to protect businesses, residents and homes. The announcement does not mean that the entire city is under military control.
Emergency personnel remain allowed to move
Rescuers, volunteers at intervention points, members of the security forces and district staff directly assigned to the emergency are exempt. The sources reviewed do not specify additional categories or documentation requirements.
Residents should follow official local instructions and stay away from search areas even before the curfew takes effect.
Donation collection continues
The mayor also called on volunteers to support operations. Collection continues at Plazoleta Jairo Varela and Escuela Nacional del Deporte for non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, drinking water and hygiene kits.
This list reflects needs announced at publication time. It may change and should be checked before travelling or donating.
What remains to be confirmed
At the time of this update, the sources reviewed do not provide the full text of a decree, possible penalties or an operational assessment of the curfew, which has not yet begun. An announcement must not be presented as an achieved result.
En Colombie will follow any clarification from the city, the status of searches and the restriction’s effective lifting on August 12.
Curfew, traffic restrictions and one inspected bridge
The Mayor’s Office announced a curfew from 9:00 p.m. on August 12 to 6:00 a.m. on August 13. On August 13, odd-number licence plates ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 will be restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to facilitate ambulance and rescue traffic.
The municipality also says the Carrera 39–Autopista bridge was inspected, is in good condition and remains operational. That finding applies only to this structure.
Update history
Updated August 12, 2026 at 9:48 p.m. Colombia time
Adds the 9:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. curfew, August 13 traffic restriction and favourable inspection of one specific bridge.
Sources and transparency
- Alejandro Eder — annonce officielle sur X
- Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali — identité du compte officiel du maire
- Tropicana Colombia — détails du couvre-feu et des exemptions
- Alcaldía de Cali — couvre-feu publié à 17 h 30 min 23 s COT
- Alcaldía de Cali — restriction de circulation publiée à 19 h 52 min 17 s COT
- Infrastructure de Cali — inspection du pont publiée à 20 h 15 min 08 s COT