The government of Abelardo de la Espriella called for a national day of prayer for the victims of the earthquake, and the Association of Atheists recalled "the secular and pluralistic character of the Colombian State."
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The Colombian government, led by the administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella and Vice President José Manuel Restrepo, has called for a national day of prayer and a vigil in Bogotá to honor the victims of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred on August 10, 2026. The commemorative events are scheduled to take place on Friday, August 28, in the Plaza de Bolívar.
The official call for a religious and civic observance has prompted a public response from the Association of Atheists, which issued a reminder regarding the secular and pluralistic nature of the Colombian state.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Highlights the government prayer call alongside the Atheist Association's secular reminder.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the logistical details and scheduling of the prayer and vigil event.
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