Comunicado CELAC ante sismos en la República de Colombia
La CELAC manifiesta su total apoyo a los esfuerzos de rescate, asistencia y recuperación en curso, y reitera el deseo, ya expresado por sus Estados Miembros en capacidad nacional, de colaborar y cooperar en todo lo que esté a su alcance de manera individual y colectiva.
La CELAC lamenta profundamente la pérdida de vidas humanas, transmite sus más sinceras condolencias a los familiares de las víctimas y extiende su solidaridad a las personas y familias afectadas.
La CELAC permanecerá atenta y acompañará de cerca la evolución de la situación humanitaria causada por este desastre natural, reafirmando en estos difíciles momentos su más profunda solidaridad y apoyo a Colombia.
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CELAC Statement on Earthquakes in the Republic of Colombia
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) expresses its solidarity with the Republic of Colombia following the powerful earthquakes that struck on Monday, August 10, with its epicenter located in the department of Chocó and reaching a magnitude of 7.4.
CELAC expresses its full support for the ongoing rescue, assistance, and recovery efforts and reiterates the desire, already expressed by its Member States in their national capacities, to collaborate and cooperate in every way possible, both individually and collectively.
CELAC deeply regrets the loss of life, conveys its most sincere condolences to the families of the victims, and extends its solidarity to all those affected.
CELAC will remain attentive and closely monitor the evolution of the humanitarian situation caused by this natural disaster, reaffirming its deepest solidarity and support for Colombia during this difficult time.