Karol G donates $1M to Colombia earthquake relief concert

Karol G donated US$1 million through her Fundación Con Cora to the benefit concert 'Colombia: Voces por la Vida', held on August 23 in Bogotá to support victims of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 Source: El Tiempo. The event raised a total of $11.193 billion Colombian pesos (about US$2.8 million), with Karol G's contribution representing roughly 36% of the total Source: La República. The concert, which took place at the Vive Claro Distrito Cultural, featured more than 30 artists, including Maluma, Sebastián Yatra, and ChocQuibTown, all performing without fees Source: Portafolio.

The donation

Karol G participated virtually from Los Angeles, performing songs like 'Coleccionando heridas' and 'Milagros' Source: Infobae. The donation was announced during the broadcast, initially reported as US$1 million, then corrected to US$1.2 million by another presenter Source: Excélsior. However, most outlets, including La República and Portafolio, reported the figure as US$1 million Source: La República.

The reaction

While many praised Karol G's generosity, some criticized her for not attending in person, despite having a private jet, with comparisons made to Shakira who traveled to Chocó Source: Excélsior. The concert also highlighted grassroots efforts, such as the volunteer group 'Los Bárbaros' in Chocó, who have been mobilizing aid Source: El Tiempo.

What's next

All funds will be channeled through Presentes Corporación for reconstruction efforts Source: Portafolio. The earthquake left at least 329 dead and 4,592 injured Source: Infobae.