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Roundup: L. American countries send condolences to quake-hit Chile
MEXICO CITY, Feb 27, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) --
Some Latin American countries
sent their condolences to Chile on Saturday after a 8.8-magnitude
earthquake hit the country in the early dawn and has killed 214
people so far.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced his "deep
concern for the impact of the earthquake", and asked the cabinet
to evaluate Chile's situation and the assistance Brazil could
give.
The Mexican government sent its condolences to the Chilean
people, and promised to offer aid.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez phoned her Chilean
counterpart Michelle Bachelet to express her solidarity and offer
"all the help needed," an Argentine official said.
The Colombian Foreign Ministry said its rescue systems were
ready to offer any aid and assistance to Chile.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez expressed his deepest sorrow
for the victims of the earthquake, saying his country was ready to
contribute to the Chilean people.
Peruvian President Alan Garcia said on Saturday that his
country "is at service of the Chilean government and people for
whatever they need". He also urged Peruvian people to be ready for
an earthquake in Peru.
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa also voiced his solidarity
with the Chilean people and government and added that "you can
count on us for any help we can give. A big hug for the Chilean
people and beloved President Bachelet."
Nicaragua, Bolivia, Panama, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic
and Costa Rica have all expressed condolences to and solidarity
with the Chilean people, and vowed to offer any aid it needs.
The 8.8-magnitude tremor rocked Chile at 3:34 a.m. local time
(0634 GMT) Saturday, knocking down homes and hospitals, and
triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.
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