Free hugs ease heartache in Colombia’s quake zone
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August 14, 2026
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CALI, Colombia (AFP) — On top of medical assistance, food provisions and shelter, Colombia’s quake victims also need emotional support after their world was turned upside down this week.
One man has set out to ease the suffering by offering free hugs in the city of Cali, one of the worst-hit areas by Monday’s powerful earthquake.
The Capri neighbourhood in Colombia’s third-biggest city was rendered unrecognisable by the 7.4 magnitude tremor.
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