The Government and the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago express their firm solidarity with the Governments and the people of the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Ecuador in the aftermath of powerful earthquakes that struck the region.
We note with concern the reports of significant seismic activity throughout Colombia and Ecuador. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago remains mindful of the vulnerability of our region to natural disasters and shares the anxiety of our neighbours during this challenging period of assessment and recovery.
The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs wishes to assure the public that, at this time, we have not received any reports of nationals of Trinidad and Tobago being affected by the earthquakes. The Ministry continues to monitor the situation closely through our diplomatic missions in the region.
As a precautionary measure, any nationals who may have been affected by the disaster or who require consular assistance are urged to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Brasília using the following information:
- Phone: (011)-5561-3365-3466 | (011)-5561-3365-3525 | (011)-5561-3365-1132
Our thoughts remain with those affected by this event and we offer our steadfast support for the safety and resilience of the people of Colombia and Ecuador.