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Chile's Lebanese Community Gathers for Vigil in Memory of Beirut Explosion
Victims

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   Membersof theLebanese community in Chile held a candlelight vigil in
   Santiago Monday night to honor the victims of the massive explosion in
   Beirut a week ago.

   More than two dozen people gathered outside Lebanon's embassy in a show
   of solidarity for the victims.

   Thepresident oftheLebanese Union in Chile,NissrinEsber,said "even
   though there isapandemic,we believethatsomehow wehad to light candles
   in honor of the victims."

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