Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team
Summary
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia is not allowing a Mexican rescue team to enter the country after a big earthquake. Colombia says it is accepting help from other countries but wants foreign rescue teams to have specific international certifications.Key Facts
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, causing at least 273 deaths and over 3,800 injuries.
- Mexico’s rescue team was prevented from entering Colombia despite being certified to help.
- Colombia’s government says all foreign rescue teams must be certified by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG).
- Colombia has accepted 58.5 tonnes of aid from Mexico and is receiving other international help.
- The Colombian president, Abelardo de la Espriella, denies blocking teams from left-wing countries.
- Rescue teams from the US and other countries like El Salvador, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil are involved or offering assistance.
- The 72-hour window to find survivors after the earthquake has passed, reducing chances of finding more survivors alive.
- Colombia plans to declare an economic emergency and create a fund to rebuild damaged infrastructure.
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