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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Bogotá residents hold candlelight vigil for 330 earthquake victims

Residents gathered in Plaza de Bolívar to honor the memory of more than 330 people who died in the earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10.

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Why It Matters

This event serves as a public memorial for the victims of the August 10 earthquake, which resulted in over 330 fatalities.

Key Facts

  • More than 330 people died in the earthquake.
  • The earthquake occurred on August 10.
  • A candlelight vigil was held in Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá, on Friday night to honor the victims.

Who's Mentioned

locationBogotá“City where the memorial took place.”locationPlaza de Bolívar“Location of the memorial vigil.”organizationUnidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres“National disaster management agency”personAna Lucía Pineda“First Lady of Colombia”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”personSantiago Alejandro Rojas“Citizen participant”personSara Alejandra Misnaza“Representative of the Islamic Confession”