Colombia’s First Lady to Account for Donations for Earthquake Victims
This Friday, October 16, Colombia’s first lady, Ana Lucia Pineda, is expected to publish a detailed accountability report on the financial donations collected by the Colombia Luz y Sonrisas Foundation, which she directs, to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake that struck on August 10. This was reported by the wife of President […]
Colombia’s First Lady Ana Lucia Pineda is set to release a comprehensive accountability report on the financial donations collected through the Colombia Luz y Sonrisas Foundation to aid earthquake victims. During an interview on the regional channel Telecaribe, Pineda dismissed accusations of misappropriation and emphasized her commitment to transparency.
She explained that the funds collected through the "Colombia, One Heart" campaign have not yet been allocated to housing projects as they have been reserved for "phase two" of the project, which focuses on constructing durable homes for affected families. Pineda assured that all the donated money remains in the foundation's accounts, and the reconstruction efforts will adhere to responsible planning and legal guidelines.
The campaign has already provided assistance to over 48,000 people, benefiting 80 municipalities in eight departments through the support of 166 companies and organizations, 1,250 volunteers, and 24 transportation sector companies. The first lady faced criticism from caricaturist Julio Cesar Gonzalez Quiceno, known as Matador, who used misogynistic language to question her involvement with the donations.
Despite the attacks, Pineda maintained that her actions are lawful and committed to transparency, with the report to be published by Friday.
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