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Mexico delivers first 19.5 tons of earthquake aid to Colombia
Mexico sent an initial shipment of 854 food packages to Colombia, where a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Monday. The aid is planned to increase to 2,562 food packages and 58.5 tons, including water and medicine.
With the arrival of the first shipment in Pereira, Colombia, Mexico joined the countries sending humanitarian aid to the region following Monday’s magnitude 7.4 earthquake.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced at a press conference on Wednesday that 854 food packages had been sent from Mexico City International Airport to Pereira on two Mexican Air Force aircraft. The first aid shipment weighed 19.5 tons.
Total aid to reach 58.5 tons
Sheinbaum said subsequent shipments would bring the aid to 2,562 food packages. Under the plan, water and medicine will also be sent to the region, with the total amount of aid expected to reach 58.5 tons.
Special response group for Colombia
The Mexican Army established a special response group for Colombia to provide support following the earthquake. The “Cali” Humanitarian Aid Group consists of 255 personnel from the army, air force and National Guard, as well as 20 search dogs.
The group is planned to be deployed in Colombia. The teams will support humanitarian aid operations and post-earthquake response efforts.
Mexico expresses solidarity
In a statement, Mexico’s Secretariat of Foreign Affairs expressed sorrow over the loss of life and material damage caused by the earthquake. The statement wished those injured a speedy recovery and expressed Mexico’s resolve to stand in solidarity with the peoples of Latin America and communities around the world.
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