Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Summary
Latin music stars will perform in a concert on August 16 in Miami to raise money for people affected by recent powerful earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. The funds raised will help rebuild homes, repair schools, support children, and provide mental health care.Key Facts
- The concert is called "Unidos por Los Nuestros" (United for Our Own) and will be livestreamed.
- Performers include Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, and Jay Wheeler.
- Earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela on June 24, killing over 6,300 people.
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 181 people and injuring more than 2,500.
- The event was originally for Venezuela but expanded to include Colombia after the earthquake there.
- Proceeds will support nonprofits like All Hands and Hearts, CARE, Global Empowerment Mission, Techo, and World Central Kitchen.
- Funds will be managed by Marc Anthony’s Maestro Cares Foundation and the Univision Foundation.
- The concert will be broadcast on Univision, ViX, WAPA, TelevisaUnivision radio, iHeartLatino, and Venevision Play.
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