Just a few days ago, Enrique Ponce expressed his pain for the serious damage that Chiva, his hometown, had suffered after the devastating DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) that has caused disastrous consequences for hundreds of people in several towns. of the Valencian Community and other areas of Spain.
The right-hander could not hide his dismay at what the small Valencian town suffered, one of the most affected by the storm. “Thank God, my family is fine,” he said, relieved that his parents, Enriqueta and Emilio, have emerged unscathed from this catastrophe. However, just a few days later, the right-hander’s family receives the worst news: Enrique Ponce’s parents have lost their business as a result of DANA.
Ponce in Valencia on October 9.
As confirmed by sources close to the Look portal, Enriqueta and Emilio Ponce’s business has been completely devastated by the storm. “They have lost family memories of generations. Everything below has been ruined. It has been completely destroyed, they have had to throw away everything that was inside, which belonged to their parents… In the end, very intimate memories,” they confirm.
At the time the storm devastated the peninsula, the bullfighter was working in Latin America. Specifically, in Peru, where he participated in a bullfight during the Lord of Miracles Fair. There he found out what was happening, experiencing hours of real anguish.
At the moment, no member of Enrique Ponce’s family, not even his parents, Enriqueta Martínez and Emilio Ponce, have commented on the news.
To their relief, everyone was unharmed, although devastated by what is happening in the area and all their neighbors. His business, the nature of which is unknown, was completely destroyed. As confirmed by the bullfighter’s uncle, Leandro Martínez, in And Now Sonsoles, the bullfighter “has contributed his help, but it is not about making it public and taking a photo.”
Ponce’s uncle also wanted to share how they had experienced the passage of DANA from Chiva. “Like this, I haven’t seen anything. We were very afraid. Watching how he passed inside the cars spinning around. My wife went down to see the bass, but I asked her to come up quickly. “The door almost collapsed.”
Enrique Ponce’s family has been linked to the Chiva business sector for generations
Days before, it was the bullfighter himself who spoke about what happened when he arrived in Madrid. “Thank God my family is fine, but everything is very sad. The town is devastated, as has been seen on all the news. I send my support and solidarity to the entire Valencian Community and to the towns of Albacete, which have also been very affected, especially to my town, Chiva,” he said.
Leandro Martínez, uncle of Enrique Ponce, remembers with anguish how the flood devastated Chiva
The bullfighter continues with his American tour, which will last until next spring. At the end, his wedding with his young fiancée, Ana Soria, is expected to take place.
