Air accident in Colombia

The Brazilian Government expresses its deep sorrow over the tragic accident involving an aircraft of the Colombian Air Force today, as it was taking off from Puerto Leguízamo, in Putumayo, near the country’s border with Peru. The accident caused deaths and dozens of injuries according to the first available information.

The Brazilian Government expresses its solidarity with the government and the people of Colombia and its condolences to the families of the victims, and wishes a quick recovery to the injured.