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These are the girls who asked President Abelardo De La Espriella for a home in Cali because of the earthquake: 'My heart was racing!'
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These are the girls who asked President Abelardo De La Espriella for a home in Cali because of the earthquake: 'My heart was racing!'

In the aftermath of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Cali on August 10, 2026, President Abelardo De La Espriella was visiting the area to announce the initial allocation of four new, fully furnished apartments to victims. During this event, two young girls unexpectedly approached him to request housing solutions for their families. The first girl, whose father is a firefighter who rescued others during the disaster but lost his home, asked for assistance. President De La Espriella immediately offered to provide half the cost of a house, which he committed to funding through collaboration with construction firm Marval. The girl returned to her family excitedly. Shortly after, another girl, widely shared on social media, also requested support, likely inspired by the previous interaction.

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These are the girls who asked President Abelardo De La Espriella for a home in Cali because of the earthquake: 'My heart was racing!'

In the aftermath of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Cali on August 10, 2026, President Abelardo De La Espriella was visiting the area to announce the initial allocation of four new, fully furnished apartments to victims. During this event, two young girls unexpectedly approached him to request housing solutions for their families. The first girl, whose father is a firefighter who rescued others during the disaster but lost his home, asked for assistance. President De La Espriella immediately offered to provide half the cost of a house, which he committed to funding through collaboration with construction firm Marval. The girl returned to her family excitedly. Shortly after, another girl, widely shared on social media, also requested support, likely inspired by the previous interaction.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the incident neutrally, focusing on the emotional impact of the children's requests and the president's immediate response. There is no overt ideological framing or emphasis on partisan perspectives. The narrative remains balanced, highlighting both the human element and the政府's

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