Emergency after earthquake in Colombia
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There is a bad earthquake in Colombia. The earthquake is on August 10. The power is 7 point 4. 319 people die. Over 4500 people have injuries. The government makes an emergency rule. This rule lasts for 30 days in 15 areas. The state helps fast now. The repair costs much money. People guess the cost is 11 billion euro.
On Wednesday there is another bad event. Earth slides in an illegal gold mine. This happens in the south of Colombia. 13 people die. 7 people have injuries. A hill falls on the workers. The president of Colombia is Abelardo De La Espriella. He asks the USA for help. The USA shall lower taxes on goods.
The global star Shakira helps too. She comes from Colombia. She wants to build broken schools again. Her foundation collects much money. It is about 864000 euro. The earthquake breaks many houses. Over 31000 homes are broken. The search for missing people continues. Rescue teams work in many places at the same time.
On Wednesday there is another bad event. Earth slides in an illegal gold mine. This happens in the south of Colombia. 13 people die. 7 people have injuries. A hill falls on the workers. The president of Colombia is Abelardo De La Espriella. He asks the USA for help. The USA shall lower taxes on goods.
The global star Shakira helps too. She comes from Colombia. She wants to build broken schools again. Her foundation collects much money. It is about 864000 euro. The earthquake breaks many houses. Over 31000 homes are broken. The search for missing people continues. Rescue teams work in many places at the same time.
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Definitions
- Emergency rule
- An emergency rule is a special state in a country. The government makes quick decisions then. The government spends money for help without long wait.
- Foundation
- A foundation is a group. It gets money from donors. It helps people or builds schools with this money.
People
- Abelardo De La Espriella
- Abelardo De La Espriella is the president of Colombia. He has the job for a short time only.
- Shakira
- Shakira is a very famous singer. She comes from Colombia and helps poor children.
Locations
- Colombia
- Colombia is a country in the north of South America.
- USA
- The USA is a big country in North America.
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