Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team

Colombia denies politics played a role after Mexico said its military rescuers were refused entry.Published On 13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has said Colombia is refusing to allow a team of Mexican rescue experts into the country to help search for survivors of Monday’s devastating earthquake, as questions grow over how the new government is handling offers of international assistance.Sheinbaum said on Thursday that she had initially been told the military rescue team had travelled to Colombia, but was informed at a security cabinet meeting the following day that this was not the case.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Part of children’s hospital collapses in Colombia earthquakelist 2 of 4Photos: Hope fades in Colombia as teams dig for earthquake survivorslist 3 of 4Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right governmentlist 4 of 4Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damageend of list“Colombia requested a certification. They are certified, but now they are asking for another certification,” Sheinbaum told reporters.Mexico has continued sending other help, including food and medical supplies.Colombia’s Foreign...