After the powerful earthquake that hit several regions of Colombia, the Haitian government expressed its deep compassion and brotherly solidarity with the Colombian people.
After the powerful earthquake struck several regions of Colombia, the Haitian Government expressed its deep sympathy and brotherly solidarity with the Colombian people. In a statement, the government offered its condolences to the families of the victims and praised the courage of the authorities, rescue teams, and the communities that came together. It wished a speedy recovery for the injured and a quick return to safety in the affected areas, reaffirming its unwavering support for Colombia in these difficult times.
The government of the Republic of Haiti expressed, on Monday, August 10, 2026, its solidarity with the Colombian government and people, who were severely affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake. In a press release, the Haitian authorities offered their condolences to the victims’ families and their sympathy to everyone affected by this tragedy.
“In these moments of pain and reflection, Haiti stands with the Colombian people in mourning and hardship. The government extends its most sincere condolences to the victims’ families and expresses its deep sympathy to all those affected by this tragedy,” the government wrote in the statement, released on the Prime Minister’s social media channels.According to figures released this Tuesday by several local authorities, the new, still provisional, toll reports at least 240 people have died and more than 1,000 have been injured. It’s the strongest earthquake recorded in the country in the 21st century, according to the Colombian Geological Service.
In its statement, the Haitian government paid tribute to the courage and resilience of the Colombian authorities, as well as to the rescue teams mobilized to save lives and assist the affected populations.“The government of the Republic of Haiti pays tribute to the courage, resilience, and dedication of the Colombian authorities, rescue teams, and all the women and men mobilized to save lives and assist the affected populations,” said the Prime Minister’s Office, recalling the historical ties between the two peoples.
“People connected by a history of solidarity and friendship, Haiti and Colombia today share the same pain. In this trial, Haiti reaffirms its closeness to Colombia and sends it a message of fraternity, solidarity, and hope,” the statement adds.
“The Haitian government wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, a quick return to safety and peace in the affected regions, and renews its unwavering solidarity with the Colombian people in these difficult times,” the statement concludes.According to AFP, rescuers and volunteers were working among the rubble on Tuesday, sometimes with their bare hands, trying to find survivors. The cities of Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdo, in the west of the country, were the hardest hit.
The earthquake lasted up to two minutes, according to monitoring stations, which have since recorded nearly 50 aftershocks. It was felt as far away as Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela, AFP reports.
