politics
March 24, 2026
Uruguay expresses its solidarity with Colombia over military plane crash
The Government of Uruguay expressed its solidarity with that of Colombia over the accident of a Hercules C-130 Air Force plane of that country, which occurred this Monday in the Amazonian town of Puerto Leguízamo and left 69 dead. EFE 'Uruguay regrets the irreparable human losses and transmits its most heartfelt and sincere condolences [...]
TL;DR
- Uruguay conveyed its solidarity to Colombia after a military plane crash.
- The accident occurred in Puerto Leguízamo, resulting in 69 deaths and 57 injuries.
- A total of 126 people were on board the Hercules C-130, including Air Force crew, Army soldiers, and National Police members.
- Most of the deceased were Army soldiers.
- The injured have been transferred to hospitals in Bogotá and Florencia.