there are four Argentines missing due to building collapse in Miami

The Argentine Consul in Miami, Leandro Fernández Suárez, indicated that it is “an area where there are a lot of Argentines” but indicated that they still did not have official information.

“We are in contact with the Miami County authorities. They called (Argentines at the consulate), I was in contact with Argentines who are in neighboring buildings and also with Argentines who were in the building. and were able to leave because they were entering at the time of the collapse. “, added the diplomat in televised statements

Rodrigo, an Argentinian who has two apartments in the complex Champlain towers, said that “there was nothing to fear that the building would collapse” and assured that the actors Gimena Accardi and Nicolás Vázquez had stopped in front of the building since the beginning of June and had succeeded in the give up on collapse.

“They are fine, Gimena has a stroke. They were coming back from dinner and were in the elevator when they heard a loud bang and left the building,” said Rodrigo, who said he works at a production company. and had contact with the artists.

Via Instagram, Accardi said he was fine: ” We are well. Thank you for your attention. “

In addition, an Argentinian businesswoman from the real estate sector, called Alicia Franchisena, who lives in Miami a few blocks from the collapsed building, said “there must be several Argentines in the building.”

“I live 4 blocks away. I heard a crash and I didn’t know what it was. I go out and start to see a lot of fire trucks. When I arrived, everything was already closed, “said Franchisena in a dialogue with Continental radio.

And he added: “They told me that one of the towers had partially collapsed. There are 144 floors in total and it partially collapsed. I don’t know how many are affected. The worst part is that it happened in the middle of the morning. They have yet to give official figures on the dead and injured, but the truth is it has been a tragedy”·.

Franchisena has confirmed that there are Argentinian families searching for loved ones among the rubble: “There must be several Argentines in the building. It is an area very sought after by Argentines. It is very close to the Bal Harbor shopping center. To give you an idea, there are Argentines who are looking for acquaintances and relatives ”.