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Karol G donates $1 million to benefit concert for earthquake victims in Colombia
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Karol G donates $1 million to benefit concert for earthquake victims in Colombia

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Colombian singer Karol G donated $1 million to a benefit concert aimed at helping earthquake victims in Colombia.
  • The concert, 'Voces por la Vida,' took place in Bogotá, with Karol G joining via streaming from Los Angeles.
  • The donation was made through her 'Con Cora' foundation to aid those affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake on August 10th.

Colombian superstar Karol G has made a significant contribution to relief efforts following a devastating earthquake in her home country, donating $1 million to the 'Voces por la Vida' (Voices for Life) benefit concert. The event, held in Bogotá, aimed to support the thousands of people impacted by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10th.

From afar, but my heart is with you, we came to sing for a little while and share this space all together.

— Karol GKarol G addressed concert attendees and viewers, expressing solidarity from Los Angeles.

Karol G participated in the concert remotely, performing via streaming from Los Angeles. Her contribution was channeled through her own foundation, 'Con Cora,' underscoring her commitment to aiding her compatriots. Addressing the estimated 40,000 attendees at the Vive Claro stage and the wider audience watching online, she expressed solidarity despite the physical distance.

"From afar, but my heart is with you, we came to sing for a little while and share this space all together," the artist stated. She urged Colombians to continue their donations, emphasizing the ongoing need for support for the earthquake's victims, which included 329 deaths, 4,592 injuries, and 234 disappearances. "Don't forget why we are doing this... We are doing this to keep helping others," she implored.

Don't forget why we are doing this... We are doing this to keep helping others.

— Karol GThe singer urged continued support for earthquake victims during the benefit concert.

Concluding her performance with the song 'Milagros,' Karol G called for the spirit of solidarity shown during the concert to extend into daily life. "I wish it wouldn't stay here, I wish it would be on the street, in a gesture of generosity with someone, in something we can do every day for someone else, for our community," she urged.

I wish it wouldn't stay here, I wish it would be on the street, in a gesture of generosity with someone, in something we can do every day for someone else, for our community.

— Karol GKarol G encouraged the audience to translate the concert's solidarity into everyday actions.

Karol G expressed her deep affection for Colombia, acknowledging the nation's ongoing process of recovery and rebuilding. "I love you very much Colombia, I love you with all my heart, you hurt me too much," she said, dedicating 'Milagros' to her country, its people, their "bravery," and their "tireless work."

I love you very much Colombia, I love you with all my heart, you hurt me too much.

— Karol GKarol G expressed her deep emotional connection to Colombia before dedicating a song.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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