President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that two Mexican Air Force aircraft have departed for Colombia carrying humanitarian aid [1], [2].
The deployment follows a magnitude-7.4 earthquake [4] that struck Colombia on Aug. 10, 2026 [5]. The disaster has prompted international assistance to support recovery efforts in the affected regions.
The aircraft are transporting supplies from Mexico City to Pereira, Colombia [2], [3]. The first cargo shipment consists of 19.5 tonnes of aid [2].
Sheinbaum said the Mexican government will continue to coordinate with Colombian authorities to determine the scale of necessary support. "We will be in contact, through the foreign ministries, for all the support that the South American country requires," Sheinbaum said [1].
Additional shipments are planned for the remainder of the week. Sheinbaum said more than 58 tonnes of supplies will be sent following a formal request from the Colombian government [2]. Other reports specify the total weight for the week's shipments as 58.5 tonnes [4].
"Two aircraft have already taken off," Sheinbaum said [1].
The response comes as Colombia manages the immediate aftermath of the seismic event. Mexico's involvement includes both material supplies and the logistical support of its military aviation branch to ensure rapid delivery to Pereira [2], [3].
“Two Mexican Air Force aircraft have departed for Colombia carrying humanitarian aid.”
This rapid deployment underscores the strategic diplomatic ties between Mexico and Colombia, particularly in disaster response. By utilizing the Air Force for transport, Mexico is leveraging its military logistics to provide immediate relief, reflecting a regional commitment to mutual aid following high-magnitude seismic events in Latin America.
