Outrage at People in Buenaventura Who Stole a Truck Carrying Donations for Earthquake Victims
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Police denied looting of aid destined for earthquake victims in Buenaventura Agencia Period... Thu, 20/08/2026 - 14:30 Videos broadcast on social networks showed dozens of people withdrawing aid destined for earthquake victims, which generated versions of an alleged looting. However, the police assured that it was a disorder during delivery and not a robbery. Tags Regions
What was going to be a relief for the families affected by the earthquake ended up becoming a new headache for the authorities of Nariño. A tractor truck carrying 34 tons of humanitarian aid sent from Pasto to Buenaventura was intercepted by several people, who removed some of the cargo before the official delivery to the beneficiary communities could take place. The incident was recorded on Wednesday, August 19, when the vehicle, coming from Na…
Several people forcibly appropriated markets, toilet implements and more products.
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