Mexico sends aid flight to earthquake-hit Colombia; embassy warns against unverified donations

Mexico has dispatched a humanitarian aid flight to Colombia in response to a recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake that devastated parts of the country. The Colombian Embassy in Mexico extended its profound gratitude for the support, emphasizing the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between the two nations.

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We want to especially recognize the close, generous, and decisive work that, under the leadership of President Sheinbaum, the Government of Mexico has carried out to make possible the humanitarian assistance flight that will arrive today at Matecaña International Airport.

In a statement, the embassy specifically thanked the Mexican government, the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE), and President Claudia Sheinbaum for their "leadership, solidarity, and commitment." The flight, carrying essential aid, was expected to arrive at Matecaña International Airport. The embassy described the gesture as a "profound expression of friendship, fraternity, and solidarity between our peoples."

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This gesture transcends material aid: it is a profound expression of friendship, fraternity, and solidarity between our peoples.

This swift response was facilitated by close collaboration between various institutions, including diplomatic attachés, ProColombia, and consulates. The embassy reiterated its appreciation, stating that Mexico's actions "demonstrate once again that it stands with Colombia and that the solidarity between our peoples translates into concrete actions when most needed."

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Mexico demonstrates to us, once again, that it stands with Colombia and that the solidarity between our peoples translates into concrete actions when most needed.

However, the Colombian Embassy also issued a cautionary note regarding donations. It stressed that neither the embassy nor the consulate is authorized to receive direct donations. For those wishing to contribute, the embassy advised using the official channel established by the Colombian Red Cross. They urged the public to avoid unverified collections and to rely solely on official information regarding needs and authorized donation methods.

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We invite the community not to hand over money or aid to unverified collections and to obtain information only through official channels.