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Concert in Bogotá for earthquake begins with a collection of $1.4 million
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Concert in Bogotá for earthquake begins with a collection of $1.4 million

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • A solidarity concert in Bogotá, 'Colombia: Voices for Life,' has raised over $1.4 million for earthquake victims.
  • The event features more than 30 national and international artists, with proceeds going to reconstruction efforts.
  • The concert aims to support those affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10.

Bogotá is hosting a major solidarity concert, 'Colombia: Voices for Life,' to support victims of the devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country on August 10. The event, held at the Vive Claro Distrito Cultural, has already raised over 4.5 billion pesos, equivalent to approximately $1.4 million USD, demonstrating a significant outpouring of support for those affected.

Colombia: Voices for Life

— Concert TitleThe name of the solidarity concert.

The concert boasts an impressive lineup of over 30 national and international artists who have donated their time and talent. Performers appearing in person include major stars like Maluma, Sebastián Yatra, Miguel Bosé, and Silvestre Dangond, among others. Karol G is also participating virtually through a live broadcast. The event is expected to draw around 40,000 attendees in person, with additional reach through digital platforms.

All funds generated from the concert will be directed to Presentes Corporación, an organization with extensive experience in emergency response. This organization will work with an execution and monitoring committee to ensure the funds are effectively distributed for the reconstruction of the areas most severely impacted by the earthquake.

The total amount of resources raised will be destined for Presentes Corporación, an organization with experience in emergency response, which will distribute the funds along with an execution and monitoring committee to support the reconstruction of the most affected areas by the earthquake.

— EFEExplaining the allocation of funds raised by the concert.

The musical marathon is scheduled to continue throughout the day and evening, culminating with a performance by Grupo Niche, a renowned salsa orchestra hailing from Cali. Cali was one of the cities hardest hit by the earthquake, which has resulted in at least 329 fatalities, 4,600 injuries, 247 disappearances, and left over 314,000 people displaced. The concert serves as a powerful symbol of national unity and resilience in the face of tragedy.

The earthquake left at least 329 dead, 4,600 injured, 247 missing and 314,751 affected people.

— EFEProviding the casualty and impact figures from the earthquake.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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