Editor’s note: When disaster strikes beyond Mexico’s borders, the country’s response often goes far beyond statements of solidarity. This week, Mexican search-and-rescue specialists are helping Colombia after its deadly earthquake, while more than 300 firefighters have been deployed to battle wildfires in British Columbia. Read these stories for a fuller picture of Mexico’s role in the region: trained crews on the ground, humanitarian expertise in action and international cooperation when it matters most.
MND Staff
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia this morning was among the topics of concern at today’s mañanera, as well as the challenges regarding students’ use of mobile devices inside…
The arrival of Mexican firefighting crews comes as western Canada battles more than 100 active wildfires and maintains evacuation and monitoring operations in dozens of communities in the Thompson/Okanagan region.
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The Azteca International Rescue Brigade, known as the Topos, or Moles, were finishing up post-rescue work in Venezuela when the 7.4 quake hit neighboring Colombia Monday morning
