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Candlelit vigil in Chile for Beirut explosion victims

11 August 2020
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2020-08-11 13:13

The Lebanese community in Chile gathered in Santiago on Monday to honor the victims of the massive explosion that took place in Beirut on August 4th. The vigil was held in front of Lebanon's embassy, where more than 20 people lit candles showing their solidarity for the victims. There are estimated to be at least 90,000 Chileans claiming Lebanese descent. The explosion at the Beirut port killed at least 160 people and injured thousands.

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