[Itaewon Tragedy] Latin American Media Also Urgently Report "Korea's Tragedy"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] Major Latin American media outlets in Argentina, Chile, Peru, and others urgently reported on the crush disaster that occurred in Itaewon, Seoul, on the 29th (local time).

Argentine online media Perfil reported under headlines such as "Halloween Horror" and "Tragedy in Korea" that tens of thousands of people gathered to enjoy Halloween after COVID-19, resulting in a crush accident in a narrow alleyway.

Argentina's daily newspaper Clar?n, boasting the largest circulation in Latin America, reported in a special article that over 100,000 people gathered in Itaewon, Seoul, for the Halloween party, and a crush accident occurred in a narrow alley, causing more than 140 deaths.

Peruvian daily La Rep?blica also covered the incident prominently. The media reported on scenes of citizens and firefighters desperately trying to rescue those trapped beneath the crowd, as well as videos showing ordinary citizens joining in performing CPR.

Chilean daily La Tercera published an article titled "The Chilean government expresses deep condolences regarding the accident in Korea where 149 people died."

Meanwhile, Mexican President Andr?s Manuel L?pez Obrador expressed on his official Twitter, "I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in the tragic disaster in the Republic of Korea and offer condolences to their families," adding, "We also deeply express solidarity with the Korean people and government."

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