Shakira Visits Earthquake-Damaged Chocó to Fund School Reconstruction
3 sources across 2 countries · Colombia · United States
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- El Espectador
- El Tiempo
- Associated Press
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Shakira made a surprise visit to Quibdó, the capital of the Chocó department in Colombia, to commit to the reconstruction of schools damaged by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. The singer announced that one million dollars will be provided for the effort, consisting of 500,000 dollars from the Global Citizen movement and 500,000 dollars from Live Nation. During the visit, Shakira was accompanied by Howard Buffett, whom she described as a close friend. She stated her intention to dedicate personal efforts to rebuilding the Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó and noted that the Pies Descalzos Foundation will help construct ten new schools.
While visiting the Colegio Tecnológico Industrial Carrasquilla and meeting with Governor Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi, Shakira called upon the private sector and the governments of Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom to join the recovery efforts. She emphasized that the region suffers from a historical debt and expressed concern that victims might be forgotten once the initial emergency state ends. The earthquake resulted in at least 304 deaths, 4,147 injuries, and 194 missing persons, according to data cited in the reports.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The framing emphasized the historical neglect of the Chocó region and the specific financial breakdown of the donations.
- Centre
- The coverage focused on the surprise nature of the visit and the commitment to rebuild schools.
- Centre-right
- The reporting focused on the artist's role in boosting reconstruction and her commitment to humanitarian aid.
Sources
- Centre Associated Press: Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools - AP News
- Centre-left El Espectador: Shakira in Chocó: one million dollars to rebuild schools affected by earthquake
- Centre-right El Tiempo: Shakira arrives in Chocó to boost reconstruction: announced new schools
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