The Town Hall of L'Eliana has called for a minute of silence this Friday outside the town hall to honour the victims of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that shook Colombia on August 10. The official toll has already surpassed 280 fatalities.
The Valencian municipality of L'Eliana paid tribute this Friday to the victims of the earthquake that devastated several regions of Colombia last Monday, with a minute of silence held at the town hall. The Municipal Corporation, town hall staff, and numerous residents joined the call as a gesture of mourning and solidarity.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.4, has caused a severe humanitarian emergency in the South American country. The latest official toll, provided by Colombian authorities, raises the number of deaths to 281, while rescue teams continue to search for hundreds of missing persons among the rubble.
During the event, attendees observed a respectful silence in memory of the victims and in support of the thousands of people affected by the quake, especially the families who have lost loved ones. The initiative, driven by the Town Hall of L'Eliana, aims to show the municipality's closeness to the Colombian people during these difficult times.
The town, known for its involvement in charitable causes, wanted to join the expressions of condolence taking place throughout Spain. This is not the first time L'Eliana has organised similar events in response to international disasters, repeating a gesture that has become a local tradition to express support for communities affected by natural disasters.
The town hall has thanked residents for their participation and reminded anyone wishing to contribute can do so through humanitarian organisations working on the ground in Colombia. International aid remains crucial to assist those affected and rebuild the hardest-hit areas.
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