The Argentine Government conveys its sincerest condolences and solidarity to the Government and people of Mexico over the victims of the major earthquake that hit the South of the country in the early hours of 8 September.
Argentina supports Mexico in these tragic circumstances and expresses its intention to collaborate in aiding those affected by the earthquake, through the humanitarian assistance of the White Helmets Commission.
The Emergency Committee has confirmed that there are no Argentine victims so far.
Information may be requested at the following phone numbers of the Argentine Foreign Ministry and the Consulate in Mexico:
Directorate for Argentines Abroad, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship
4819-7000 extension Nos. 8171 / 7896 / 3156 / 7885 / 3279 / 3369 / 3172
Consulate of the Argentine Republic in Mexico:
0052 55 5202 3680
0052 55 5540 3660
0052 55 5540 3288
Emergency cellphone of the Consulate in Mexico:
0052 155 8556 0472
Institutional e-mail address:
Press release No. 377/17
Press Office: 4819-7375 / 8296 / 7388
@CancilleriaARG