Argentina expressed its solidarity with Chile y Peru The floods that had a strong impact on both countries and caused several deaths. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed by Jorge Faurie, also expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and wished "the recovery of the injured" so that "those affected by this natural disaster can return to their homes soon."
Peru
«The Argentine Government expresses its regret and condolences to the Government and people of Peru for the numerous fatalities caused by the heavy rains and mudslides in southern districts, especially in Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna», reads the statement released this afternoon through its social networks.
"Argentina also expresses its solidarity with the families of the victims and hopes that those most affected can soon return to their homes, as well as that the injured can recover," the letter to the Peruvian administration added. In another press release, reference was made to the catastrophe in Chile.
Chile
«The Argentine Government wishes to send its condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Chile for the regrettable loss of human lives caused by the heavy rains and mudslides in several regions of the north of that country. Argentina also expresses its solidarity with the families of the victims, hopes for the recovery of the injured and for the victims of this natural disaster to be able to return to their homes soon.», it reads.
It is important to note that in Chile, President Sebastián Piñera declared a “State of Catastrophe” following heavy rains and mudslides in several regions of the northern Andes. Due to the weather conditions, several border crossings and some roads remain closed, and there is no drinking water service and some homes were damaged in large populated areas.
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