Colombia Implements Administrative and Traffic Restrictions Following Earthquake
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Colombia
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The Colombian tax authority, Dian, has extended the suspension of administrative terms in Pereira, Buenaventura, and Tuluá until September 11, 2026. This decision follows an evaluation by Director General Andrés Felipe Velásquez Reyes and a Unified Command Post regarding the impact of an August 10 earthquake on personnel, infrastructure, and technology. The suspension halts deadlines for procedures, requirements, and administrative responses, though it does not postpone legal tax payment deadlines or declarations. Administrative terms in these three cities will resume on September 14, 2026.
Other regional offices, including those in Armenia, Manizales, Palmira, Popayán, Quibdó, and the tax and customs offices in Cali, returned to normal operations on August 26, 2026. Meanwhile, Cali has implemented a special traffic restriction known as pico y placa in its earthquake emergency zone. This stricter restriction is scheduled to remain in effect until September 5, 2026, to facilitate recovery efforts. For Friday, August 28, 2026, the standard restriction applies to license plates ending in 7 and 8.
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