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Luis Albeiro Vargas Faces Demolition of Home in Manizales Following Earthquake Damage

The Manizales municipal administration is moving forward with the demolition of a portion of the home owned by Luis Albeiro Vargas, a 68-year-old resident of the 20 de Julio neighborhood. Structural engineers determined that while the exterior of the house remains intact, the interior walls pose a risk to the community, necessitating the removal of the section where Luis Albeiro Vargas resides. The process has been slightly delayed by a stubborn tenant who refuses to evacuate, though the administration announced that local authorities and the Secretary of the Woman's Secretariat, Gladys Galeano, are working to resolve the issue. This demolition is part of a broader response to the August 10 earthquake. The administration announced that seven buildings in the city are slated for demolition to mitigate risks to adjacent zones. Additionally, the Patrimony Unit of the Ministry of Culture and Civics is evaluating the city's historic center, where 65.12% of buildings have been preliminarily classified as habitable. The administration announced that it will provide guidance to property owners on repair and conservation procedures to preserve the city's architectural heritage.

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