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Topos Azteca Volunteers Arrive in Cali After Earthquake

8/14/2026

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Topos Azteca volunteers led by Héctor Méndez arrived in Cali after the August 10 7.4 earthquake.
The quake has killed or left missing over 200 people and the 72-hour rescue window has elapsed.
The team flew to Cali on a midnight flight and were recognized by residents who thanked Méndez.
Topos Tlatelolco A.C. will not deploy to Colombia but runs a relief center in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, staffed by unpaid volunteers.

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Story summary

Topos Azteca volunteers led by Héctor Méndez arrived in Cali after the August 10 7.4 earthquake.
The quake has killed or left missing over 200 people and the 72-hour rescue window has elapsed.
The team flew to Cali on a midnight flight and were recognized by residents who thanked Méndez.
Topos Tlatelolco A.C. will not deploy to Colombia but runs a relief center in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, staffed by unpaid volunteers.