# Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team

https://mins.news/en/item/21634

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 21:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/13/mexico-says-colombia-rejected-its-earthquake-rescue-team?traffic_source=rss

> Mexico says Colombia refused entry to a military rescue team sent to help search for earthquake survivors, citing an additional certification requirement. Colombia denies political considerations and says it accepts assistance from all countries, provided foreign teams meet international search-and-rescue standards. The quake has killed at least 273 people, injured more than 3,800 and left 377 missing.

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