Government of RS does not confirm donation of R$ 10 million made by Madonna, says TV

Information about the Queen of Pop’s help for the victims of the tragedy in southern Brazil circulated on social media

Earlier this week, a rumor circulated that Madonna had donated R$10 million to help victims of the heavy rains that hit Rio Grande do Sul. However, the state government did not confirm the information when contacted by CNN Brasil. O Earth contacted the Government of Rio Grande do Sul to question whether or not the artist made the donation, but received no response.

The information would have circulated after columnist Erlan Bastos, from the portal In off, stating that the singer would have paid the amount because she expressed solidarity with the situation. The columnist also reported that she had chosen to keep the donation secret.

If the donation were confirmed, this amount would represent more than half of the fee — estimated at R$ 17 million — that she received for the biggest show of her career, held on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, last Saturday, 4. The singer’s performance was the last of the tour The Celebrationwhich celebrated the artist’s 40th anniversary.

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Rains in Rio Grande do Sul

The number of people killed due to the storm that has hit Rio Grande do Sul since last week has increased. In a new bulletin released at 12pm this Tuesday, 7th, Civil Defense confirmed 90 deaths and continues to investigate the cause of another 4 deaths. More than 1.4 million people were affected by the tragedy.

This Monday, the state had already reached the mark of 1 million people affected by the storm since last Wednesday, the 1st. From yesterday to today, the number reached 1,408,993.

The number of municipalities affected also increased, from 388 to 397 cities. In total, 48,297 people were also recorded in shelters, 156,056 were displaced and 362 were injured.

The bulletins are published at least three times a day, and the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul works to rescue stranded and injured people, together with other State authorities.

The integrated rescue force for flood victims received reinforcements on Sunday, the 5th. According to the State, the number of boats used by the Military Fire Department was doubled, reaching 257 vehicles. The security forces fleet also received an additional 526 vehicles. Finally, the number of troops on the front line was increased, with 4,991 military and civilian personnel.