–In a statement, the National Government, through the Foreign Ministry, confirmed this Sunday the death of two Colombians in the middle of a shooting that occurred in the border area of Mexico and the United States. In regretting the events, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs establishes that Colombia, in the events that occurred between Tijuana and Mexicali in Tecate, in the state of Baja California, where a group of migrants, including seven Colombians, were caught in an exchange of cross-fire.
“Unfortunately, two of our compatriots lost their lives in the middle of the confrontation,” he states and identifies the fatal victims as Yuli Vanessa Herrera Marulanda, 37 years old, and Ronaldo Andrés Quintero Peñuelas, 20 years old.
He adds that the other five Colombians were injured and were immediately transferred to the General Hospital of Mexico, where they receive medical attention.
It also points out that from the moment the incident became known, the Foreign Ministry, through its Consulate, has been in communication with the Mexican authorities to gather detailed information and ensure consular assistance to the victims and their families. We value the constant collaboration that exists with the authorities of that country, he points out.
The Foreign Ministry expresses “our most sincere condolences to the families and friends of our deceased compatriots and we reiterate the commitment of the National Government to provide all the support required in this time of pain.”
And it concludes that it will continue to report on any progress in the situation and a call is made to the Colombian community in Mexico to follow the security recommendations issued by local authorities.
