In an act of repentance, after the controversy generated by the massive burial at the rhythm of champeta in Codazzi, Some of the funeral attendees through a video that circulates on social networks apologized for having violated biosecurity protocols and quarantine to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
The burial at the rhythm of champeta that also was recorded in videos that went viral He was harshly questioned for the way that in addition to not respecting social distancing, many did not wear face masks and others took them off, while the coffin was shaken on the shoulders following those who carried the music.
It was the funeral of Elkin David Fontalvo, 27, killed by a stab in the middle of a fight in the Quince de Noviembre neighborhood of Codazzi, where the victim talked drinking liquor until dawn with several people, in a clear violation also of sanitary measures.
“We want to apologize for what happened at my brother’s funeral. We did not think that this would happen because it was a painful situation for our family and friends. So my brother wanted that, he said that when he died they would bury him with champeta, “said the relative of the deceased.
Another young funeral assistant said that “at one point this got out of hand, we take off our masks and violate the law, We want to apologize for the pandemic and that it is not repeated anywhere else. We apologize to the mayor, the president and all of society. “
The demonstrations of the assistants in front of this fact took place after a approach with the mayor of Codazzi, Omar Benjumea, who called on the community to comply with the coronavirus prevention measures.
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