# Colombia earthquake recovery and seismic regulation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-earthquake-recovery-and-seismic-regulation
> Updated: 2026-08-30T00:33:21.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following an earthquake on August 10, 2026, the Colombian Ministry of Housing, City and Territory proposed a decree to accelerate reconstruction in 15 departments under a national emergency. The plan aimed to streamline urban and construction licensing by automatically extending active licenses and allowing municipal mayors to issue direct construction orders, provided all work adheres to national anti-seismic codes.

Legislative efforts have since expanded toward long-term policy. Senator Norma Hurtado proposed a bill to reform the Colombian Seismic Resistant Construction Regulation (NSR), seeking to establish mandatory modernization deadlines and tax incentives for builders who comply with safety laws. This initiative intends to transition seismic safety from reactive emergency measures to a permanent state policy.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Pacto Histórico faces internal tension over Álvaro Uribe case

Colombia's Pacto Histórico faces internal tension over the Álvaro Uribe investigation, while the coalition also announces a shadow cabinet and criticizes the national budget.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-seismic-safety-reforms-and-political-shifts

### 2026-08-20: Colombia proposes new construction rules to speed up earthquake recovery

Colombia's Ministry of Housing proposes relaxing construction licensing rules in 15 departments to accelerate reconstruction following the August 10 earthquake.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-proposes-new-construction-rules-to-speed-up-earthquake-recovery

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