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No Mexicans Affected by 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia; Flight Status Urged
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No Mexicans Affected by 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia; Flight Status Urged

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, with Mexico's Foreign Ministry reporting no Mexican citizens affected.
  • Mexico expressed solidarity with Colombia and offered support following the seismic event.
  • The earthquake prompted temporary suspension of flights at several Colombian airports for structural assessments.

Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has confirmed that no Mexican nationals have been reported affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday. The SRE, led by Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco, is closely monitoring the situation and has conveyed Mexico's solidarity with the Colombian people and government.

Mexico has reached out to Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterating its readiness to provide any necessary support. The SRE advised Mexican citizens in Colombia to stay informed through official channels and heed the guidance of local authorities. For those requiring assistance, the embassy of Mexico in Colombia has provided an emergency contact number: +57 313 878 6028.

Following the earthquake, Colombia's Civil Aeronautics agency announced the temporary suspension of operations at the airports in Pereira, Manizales, Quibdรณ, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura. This measure is in place while authorities assess potential structural damage to the facilities. Passengers with flights to or from these cities are urged to verify their flight status directly with their respective airlines and follow official instructions.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.