Mexico searches for missing citizens in Colombia after major earthquake

Mexico's Foreign Ministry (SRE) is actively involved in the search for two Mexican nationals who have been reported missing in Pereira, Colombia, in the aftermath of a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake. The quake, which struck Colombia on August 10, has caused widespread devastation, with nearly 300 fatalities and over 379 people injured.

The Mexican Embassy in Colombia confirmed it received information about the missing pair, who were reportedly in the Pereira mayor's office at the time of the earthquake. The embassy is maintaining communication with the families of the missing individuals, although their names have not been released. The diplomatic representation has assured the families of "all support and accompaniment in this regrettable situation."

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Since the case became known, the necessary steps have been taken to officially include the couple on the list of the disappeared and direct coordination has been established with rescue groups from the Colombian Red Cross.

Since learning of the case, the embassy has taken steps to officially include the couple on the list of the disappeared. Direct coordination has been established with rescue teams from the Colombian Red Cross. The Mexican representation has emphasized the priority of this case to the national Unified Command Post (PMU), channeled through the SEDENA attaché assigned to the embassy.

To aid in the search, the embassy has activated a network of private contacts to track and verify information in hospitals. A high-level meeting was also held with the mayor of Pereira to review general progress on earthquake response efforts. A specific liaison has been assigned to focus on this particular case, ensuring dedicated attention and follow-up with the goal of locating the missing Mexican citizens.

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all support and accompaniment in this regrettable situation.