Colombia Earthquake Concert Raises US$3.7 Million
Colombia's Voices for Life concert raised 11.193 billion pesos (about US$3.7 million) for earthquake victims, while power firm Isagen seeks approval to buy a solar project owner. The post Colombia Earthquake Concert Raises US$3.7 Million appeared first on The Rio Times .
Colombia's Voices for Life concert raised 11.193 billion pesos, approximately US$3.7 million, for earthquake victims. Held on 23 August 2026 at Bogotá’s Vive Claro Distrito Cultural stadium, the event featured over 30 artists such as Maluma, Sebastián Yatra, and Karol G performing remotely. Organized by Megalive, the concert drew 43,000 individual transactions through Ticketmaster, with ticket sales contributing 4.961 billion pesos.
Corporate donations totaled 1.375 billion pesos, and QR-code donations added 653 million pesos. While Colombian outlets report the total at 11.193 billion pesos, UA.News claimed the final amount had not been published, highlighting uncertainty in verification processes. Before the concert, fundraising efforts had already raised over 3.5 billion pesos.
The concert aimed to provide immediate relief for families affected by the 10 August 2026 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with funds directed towards rebuilding destroyed homes. Colombian power firm Isagen requested permission to acquire Sol de la Ciénaga, owner of the Caracolí solar project, in a deal that faces regulatory review. Despite the discrepancy in reported totals, the concert remains a significant fundraising effort for earthquake relief in Colombia, demonstrating both public engagement and corporate support.
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