I just spoke with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. I deeply appreciate your solidarity with Colombia and your generous donation of 10 million dollars to address the tragedy caused by the earthquake. This display of friendship strengthens the ties between Colombia and the United Arab Emirates, which we will strengthen even further for the benefit of our people. 🇨🇴🇦🇪 Sign for the country! (A.D.L.E) 🇨🇴🐅

Another resounding blow against narcoterrorism. Dubán Ramiro Castillo Cortés, alias “Max Max”, the main explosiveist of the Jacobo Arenas Western Block and the Jaime Martínez structure, with nearly 10 years of criminal history, was discharged. This bandit was responsible for the murder of many members of our Public Force and terrorist attacks that caused death and pain among hundreds of civilians. In addition, he worked as an explosives instructor and was responsible for dozens of criminal actions. A reward of up to $500 million was offered for him. The operation took place in the La Cabaña…

Given the magnitude of this tragedy, we have decided to declare an economic emergency to take exceptional measures that allow us to care for the affected families and accelerate the reconstruction of the affected areas. We will implement temporary relief in the payment of public services, rental subsidies for those who lost their homes, tax and financial relief, economic support for the most vulnerable families and support mechanisms for affected merchants and small business owners. In addition, we will create the Miracle Fund, which will channel national and international resources for the …

With deep pain, on behalf of the National Government and all Colombians, I express my condolences to the families of First Corporal Yony Alejandro Andrade Lizcano and Professional Soldier Luis Felipe Muñoz Lizcano, murdered in the cowardly attack with explosives perpetrated in Algeciras, Huila, while they were fulfilling the sacred duty of protecting the life and safety of our compatriots. Narcoterrorism continues to cause harm, sowing death and pain in our country. We will not allow these criminal structures to continue challenging the State and taking away our heroes. I have given precise …

Through the Colombian Foreign Ministry and the UNGRD, we are channeling international aid to strengthen the search for our missing people and provide support to affected families. My sincere gratitude to all the countries that have shown solidarity with Colombia in this unfortunate hour. Any help that contributes to saving lives, finding our missing people and alleviating the pain of our people is and will always be welcome. Sign for the country! (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🐅

Met with the new director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, coordinating immediate actions to face the emergency that the country is going through and accelerate care for affected families. Every minute counts. The priority is to protect lives, serve our people and bring solutions where they are needed most. (A.D.L.E.)

Dear @RepCarlos, thank you and Lourdes for your prayers and for having Colombia present in these moments of deep pain. The faith and solidarity of our friends accompany us as we continue to work tirelessly for the affected families and for those still waiting for news of their loved ones. (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🇺🇸 [quoting @RepCarlos: "🙏🏼 Lourdes and I are praying for the people of Colombia after the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Our solidarity is with all those affected, especially with the families in Pereira and the impacted areas. May God protect the victims, the emergency teams and all …

There is hope! We trust our rescuers and the canines who work tirelessly, day and night, to find our missing brothers. A few minutes ago, in Pereira, Daniela Andrea Largo Sánchez, 30 years old, was found alive after seven hours of searching. News that fills us with hope and encourages us to continue believing. We trust in God and in the tireless work of our rescue teams so that more Colombians are found alive and can return to the arms of their families. Sign for the country! (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🐅

In my journey through Pereira, Dosquebradas, Manizales and Armenia I have wanted to be next to our people: hug them, listen to them and personally assume the Government's response to the effects left by the earthquake. I have met with governors, mayors and local authorities to learn first-hand the magnitude of the damage and coordinate immediate, concrete and effective solutions. I will not rest until the resources arrive without obstacles or bureaucracy and each affected family in the Coffee Region receives the support, tranquility and relief they need. You are not alone! Let's get up toge…

In Manizales we came to listen to the needs of the affected families and work to provide solutions to the needs of our people. We are committed from moment zero to the country. I invite you to be supportive and unite more, to move forward. We remain present and firm in each territory that needs it. Sign for the country! (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🐅

We are going to rise up as we Colombians have always done, under the same flag. I fraternally hug the Manizali and Colombian families, who have lost everything. We will spare no effort or resources to protect our people. Sign for the country! (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🐅

I deeply thank the Royal Family for its words of solidarity and closeness with Colombia in these hours of pain. We share the concern for each of the people who are still missing, including Spanish citizens who have not been able to be located. Spain and Colombia are united by deep historical and human ties that are even more present today. (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🇪🇸 [quoting @CasaReal: "We want to convey to the Colombian people our deep solidarity and all our support in these difficult times. We wholeheartedly accompany those who have lost a loved one and all the people affected by the earthquake. O…

From the Coffee Axis I tell you that we are not going to leave you alone. We face this painful tragedy with all the capacity of the State and with infinite gratitude towards the heroes who protect our people and towards the thousands of Colombians who have united in solidarity for the victims. To bring peace of mind in difficult times, I have provided relief in the payment of public services for 3 months to affected families and the immediate granting of rental subsidies to those who lost their homes. We are in mourning, but never defeated. May God strengthen us! Sign for the country! (A.D…

Dear María Elvira, thank you for your prayers, for your always affection towards Colombia and for accompanying us in this very painful hour. Faith sustains us and the solidarity of our friends gives us strength to move forward and lift up the families who need us most today. A big hug and all my gratitude. (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🇺🇸 [quoting @MaElviraSalazar: "We join in prayer for Colombia, for the victims of the earthquake and for their families. May God protect the Colombian people and give strength to all those affected. The United States is attentive and ready to help our Colombian brothers. 🇨🇴…

Dear President @DanielNoboaOk, thank you for the solidarity and for Ecuador's immediate willingness to support Colombia in this emergency. I especially appreciate that our Ecuadorian brothers have made their search and rescue capabilities available. A fraternal hug for you and for all the Ecuadorian people. (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🇪🇨 [quoting @DanielNoboaOk: "All our solidarity with Colombia and with the families affected by this morning's earthquake. Colombia, Ecuador is with you. We put our USAR team at your disposal: 47 rescuers, specialized dogs and teams with autonomy to operate for 7 days. We…

President Vladimir Putin, I receive your message on behalf of a Colombia that today faces with strength the consequences of this painful tragedy. His words for those who lost their loved ones and for Colombians struggling to recover today are received with appreciation. Our country is united, addressing the emergency and accompanying each affected family. Thank you for having Colombia present at this difficult time. (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🇷🇺 [quoting @RusiaColombia: "✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the President of Colombia Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero @ABDE…

President @nayibbukele, on behalf of Colombia and all the families who are going through difficult times today, I deeply thank you and the Salvadoran people for this gesture of solidarity. Thank you for being present and for responding with generosity and promptness. May God bless El Salvador and always strengthen the ties that unite our nations. A fraternal hug, president. (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🇸🇻 [quoting @nayibbukele: "The Government of Colombia has requested humanitarian aid only in the form of supplies to assist the families affected by the earthquake. They have informed us that their rescue…

From the first minute I have been at the forefront of this emergency, touring the affected territories, listening to our people and mobilizing all of the State's capacity to respond. With deep pain, I mourn the lives we have lost and accompany the families searching for their missing loved ones. Your suffering is mine and I am not going to leave you alone in this difficult time. I will not rest while there is a family that needs help. Colombia can be certain that its Government is present, acting and showing its face. With the help of God, the strength of the Republic and the unity of our p…

The affected families are not alone. We are coordinating with ministers and local authorities to characterize the damage and the support necessary to rebuild what was lost and provide real solutions to this difficult situation. We are going to be by our people until we move forward. Sign for the country! (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🐅