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Luis Díaz announces aid for earthquake victims in Colombia
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Luis Díaz announces aid for earthquake victims in Colombia

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Colombian footballer Luis Díaz announced his foundation is sending aid to earthquake victims in Colombia.
  • He urged compatriots to unite and help those affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake.
  • Donations of non-perishable food, hygiene kits, and medical supplies are being collected in Barranquilla.

Colombian footballer Luis Díaz has called for national unity to support those affected by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country. Díaz announced that his foundation is already working to send aid to the hardest-hit areas.

"Today more than ever we have to be united. No matter where we are, we can all do something to help. In the end, we all wear the same jersey, Colombia," Díaz stated in a social media message. The initiative includes collecting non-perishable food, hygiene kits, and medical supplies at a designated point in the Ritz Carlton hotel in Barranquilla.

Today more than ever we have to be united. No matter where we are, we can all do something to help. In the end, we all wear the same jersey, Colombia

— Luis DíazIn a social media message announcing his foundation's aid efforts.

Díaz expressed gratitude to the airline Latam for assisting with the transportation of supplies to affected zones. He also mentioned contacting clubs he played for, sponsors, and other companies to expand the aid efforts. "If you have the possibility to contribute with products, hygiene kits, or medical supplies, do not hesitate to do so," he urged.

If you have the possibility to contribute with products, hygiene kits, or medical supplies, do not hesitate to do so

— Luis DíazUrging potential donors to contribute to the aid effort.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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