Updated August 13, 2026 at 3:58 p.m. Colombia time
In a report published at 10:28:32 a.m., Associated Press describes operations in Cali where hope of hearing survivors remains more than 72 hours after the earthquake. This local development does not mark a national end to searches.
Silence around the rubble
Teams raise a fist and stop noise when a possible sound is detected. The practice allows them to listen without turning a clue into confirmation.
Two possible presences, not confirmed
Volunteer Daiana Rojas told AP she had heard sounds since 2:30 a.m. and hoped two people might still be alive. Her words express an observation and hope, not a confirmed survivor location.
A priority window, not an absolute limit
Aid agencies generally consider the first two or three days the priority period for finding survivors. It can extend when trapped people have access to water or food.
A gradual transition at sites in Cali
Milton Castrillón described the start of a shift towards debris removal and body recovery. The report shows search and clearance can coexist; it does not establish that all operations in Cali or Colombia have ended.