After a 7.4 magnitude earthquake was registered in Colombia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has not reported any affected Mexican individuals as of Monday afternoon and stated that it is monitoring the situation.
The SRE, headed by Minister Roberto Velasco, expressed its solidarity with the Colombian people and government in the face of this unfortunate event.
"Contact has been established with the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to whom Mexico reiterated its willingness to provide all necessary support," he said.
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Additionally, the SRE recommended Mexicans to stay informed through official channels and follow the instructions of local authorities.
In case assistance is needed, the emergency phone number of the Mexican embassy in Colombia is: +57 313 878 6028.
The embassy also asked to check the status of flights after Colombia’s Civil Aeronautics announced the temporary suspension of operations at Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura airports while evaluating possible structural damages.
It advised Mexicans with flights to or from these cities to verify directly with their airline the status of their flight and follow the instructions of authorities.
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After a magnitude 7.4 earthquake was registered in Colombia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has not reported any affected Mexican individuals as of Monday afternoon and stated that it is monitoring the situation. The SRE, headed by Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco, expressed its solidarity with the Colombian people and government in the face of this unfortunate event. "Contact has been established with the Colombian Foreign Ministry, to whom Mexico reiterated its willingness to provide all necessary support," he said. Also read: Special Summer Operation of the Homeland Heroes Program concludes; INM addresses complaints about possible improper acts. Additionally, the SRE recommended Mexicans stay informed through official channels and follow the instructions of local authorities. In case assistance is needed, the emergency phone number of the Mexican embassy in Colombia is: +57 313 878 6028. The embassy also advised checking the status of flights after Colombia's Civil Aeronautics announced the temporary suspension of operations at Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura airports while evaluating possible structural damages. It recommended that Mexicans with flights to or from these cities verify directly with their airline about the status of their flight and follow the instructions of authorities. Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on WhatsApp! From your mobile device, stay informed about the most relevant news of the day, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more.