The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed its full solidarity with the people and government of the United Mexican States following the tragic train accident that occurred this Tuesday on the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
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On behalf of President Nicolás Maduro Moros and the Venezuelan people, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil issued a message on his social media account, stating, “We express our full solidarity with the people and government of the United Mexican States in light of the tragic accident that occurred today, involving a train on the Interoceanic Corridor.”
The official statement also noted, “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and offer our prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
The Interoceanic Corridor, a strategic project of the Mexican government, connects the ports of Coatzacoalcos, on the Gulf of Mexico, with Salina Cruz, on the Pacific, and is key to boosting the logistics and economy of southern Mexico. The accident has generated regional concern and numerous expressions of international support.
Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to Latin American solidarity and its support in times of adversity.
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