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Miami benefit concert expands to aid Colombian earthquake victims

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A benefit concert initially planned for Venezuela earthquake victims has expanded its cause to include those affected by a recent earthquake in Colombia.
  • The event, now called 'Unidos por los nuestros' (United for Ours), will feature numerous international artists at Miami's Kaseya Center.
  • Funds raised will support communities in both Venezuela and Colombia, addressing needs like food, medical supplies, and shelter.

A benefit concert scheduled for Miami this Sunday has broadened its mission to support victims of a recent earthquake in Colombia, in addition to its original focus on aiding those affected by seismic events in Venezuela. The event, previously known as 'Unidos por Venezuela' (United for Venezuela), will now be called 'Unidos por los nuestros' (United for Ours) to reflect its expanded scope.

The concert, set to take place at the Kaseya Center, boasts an impressive lineup of international music stars. Performers include Marc Anthony, Chayanne, Ricardo Montaner, Feid, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Chino y Nacho, Jay Wheeler, Elena Rose, Silvestre Dangond, Gente de Zona, Mau y Ricky, Olga Tañón, Lasso, SanLuis, Piso 21, Corina Smith, Joaquina, Nella, Micro TDH, Jonathan Moly, Jorge Luis Chacín, Jerry Di, Isadora, Manu Manzo, Noreh, Alleh, Zhamira, and the collective Free Cover.

Organizers confirmed that all proceeds from the concert and a simultaneous telethon will be directed towards assisting affected communities in both Venezuela and Colombia. The initiative is a collaborative effort between CMN, Maestro Cares Foundation, TelevisaUnivision, and PIMIENTO Entertainment, with corporate backing from iHeartRadio, Spotify, Creative Link, EB Public Relations, and Arco Entertainment.

The comprehensive aid program includes the live concert, an international telethon broadcast, and a global fundraising campaign. The collected funds will finance essential programs such as food assistance, medical supplies, temporary shelters, housing, mental health support, child protection, and infrastructure reconstruction. The event aims to mitigate the impact of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia, which claimed over 200 lives, and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela following recent powerful earthquakes. The choice of Florida as the fundraising hub is strategic, given the significant concentration of Venezuelan and Colombian migrant communities in the state.

The funds raised through the benefit concert and telethon will be used to support the communities affected in both Venezuela and Colombia.

— The event organizersExplaining the expanded purpose of the benefit concert.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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