politics
March 23, 2026
Venezuela Expresses Condolences to Colombia After Military Plane Crash
The acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, sent her condolences to Colombia on Monday for the military aviation accident in which, so far, authorities count eight dead and 83 injured. According to Unión Radio, "Venezuela expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the National Army personnel and the Colombian Aerospace Force crew who died in this tragic incident. In these moments of uncertainty and pain, our prayers are with the injured, wishing them a speedy and full recovery," reads the document released by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil. The national government stands with Colombia in the mourning that "today grips the Colombian nation" to reaffirm the value of life and "the integrity of those who serve their country with honor."
TL;DR
- Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, sent condolences to Colombia.
- The condolences are for a military aviation accident.
- The accident has resulted in eight deaths and 83 injuries so far.
- Venezuela expressed prayers for the injured and acknowledged the fallen.
- The national government affirmed the value of life and the integrity of those serving their country.