De la Espriella distributes balls in Quibdó while the city suffers collapse

President Abelardo de la Espriella visited Quibdó, Chocó, six days after the earthquake that left nearly 300 dead in Colombia, and distributed soccer balls with the legend "defenders of the homeland", generating criticism for the lack of effective response to the emergency.

The citizens of Quibdó reacted with anger and hopelessness, highlighting the collapse of health and education in the region. Social media was filled with negative comments, calling the president "megalomaniac and disconnected."

Former senator Alexander López accused De la Espriella of taking revenge on the region for voting massively for Iván Cepeda. Former President Gustavo Petro shared a video criticizing the government's response, comparing it to a "football match."

The Ungrd reported 294 dead, 4,187 injured, 423 missing and 353 rescued, with 15 departments affected and 448 municipalities impacted. Millions of Colombians mobilized to help the victims.

The Miracle Fund, managed by the president's wife, will receive a donation of 40 million dollars from businessmen. De la Espriella asked Trump to suspend tariffs on Colombian products, but did not mention his promise to eliminate the wealth tax.

De la Espriella's reaction has been criticized for its focus on political marketing rather than effective aid, which has increased political pressure on his administration.