Colombian pension fund administrator Porvenir announced on 2026-08-31 that it will suspend commissions on withdrawals of cesantías and voluntary pensions for affiliates in earthquake-affected areas during September, October, and November 2026. ^[1] María Lorena Botero, vice president of Clients and Operations at Porvenir, said on 2026-08-31 that the decision responds to needs families may face after an emergency of this magnitude, and that the company suspended commissions for three months. ^[2] Porvenir clarified that the earthquake of 10 August 2026 is not in itself a general cause for withdrawing cesantías, and that employers must validate and authorize the use of funds before disbursement. ^[3] Porvenir said the affected territories covered by the measure include Pereira, Cali, Buenaventura, and municipalities in the department of Chocó. ^[4] The fee waiver covers affiliates located in the departments and municipalities affected by the earthquake, including Pereira and surrounding municipalities, Cali, Buenaventura, and municipalities of Chocó in Colombia. ^[5]