Peru's Fujimori offers aid to Colombia after deadly 7.4 earthquake

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has offered her government's assistance to Colombia following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country on Monday, leaving at least 111 people dead and prompting Colombia to declare a "national disaster" Source: elnacionalve. In a message on X, Fujimori expressed solidarity with the Colombian people and condolences to the families of victims, addressing Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and reiterating Peru's "disposition to help" Source: infobae. "Peru is with you," she said Source: diariolibree.

The response

Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement reaffirming "solidarity and support" for Colombia and transmitting condolences for the deceased Source: listindiario. The ministry said it remains attentive to the situation and is in contact with the Peruvian community in Colombia through consular channels, noting that no Peruvian citizens have been reported affected so far Source: infobae. Emergency contact numbers have been provided for Peruvians in Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, and Leticia Source: elnacionalve.

The impact

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a "national disaster" after reporting the quake's toll: 111 dead, 87 injured, 1,575 homes damaged, 37 destroyed, 61 collapsed buildings, and damage to 18 health centers and 52 educational institutions Source: diariolibree. The earthquake, recorded by the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) at magnitude 7.4, struck at 07:34 local time with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, at a depth of 82 kilometers, causing damage across central and western Colombia Source: listindiario. Emergency teams continue assessment and search efforts Source: elnacionalve.