El Salvador Offers Rescue and Medical Teams to Colombia After Earthquake

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has offered rescue and medical teams to Colombia in the wake of a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. The tremor has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and caused extensive damage across multiple cities in the country's west and center.

In a message shared on X, Bukele stated that while Colombia possesses its own emergency and rescue capabilities, El Salvador stands ready to provide immediate support. "From El Salvador, we are in communication and ready to support immediately with our rescue teams, doctors, paramedics, supplies, or any other aid that our Colombian brothers consider necessary," he added.

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Colombia has emergency and rescue teams in the affected areas. However, from El Salvador, we are in communication and ready to support immediately with our rescue teams, doctors, paramedics, supplies, or any other aid that our Colombian brothers consider necessary.

President Bukele affirmed that he is closely monitoring the earthquake's aftermath and invoked divine protection for Colombia and strength for its people. "Our prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives, with the injured, and with all Colombians who are going through difficult times today," he expressed.

The earthquake's epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, Chocó, at a depth of 82 kilometers, according to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC). Significant structural damage has been reported in cities such as Pereira, Manizales, and Cali, with at least seven Colombian airports also sustaining damage, as reported by the Civil Aeronautics agency. Authorities are continuing damage assessments and providing aid to those affected.

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Our prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives, with the injured, and with all Colombians who are going through difficult times today.