After 24 hours after the unfortunate accident that claimed the life of the former Chilean president, the president and vice president of Colombia spoke out.
The tragic death of the former president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, in an accident that occurred 24 hours ago, has generated reactions of regret in the world of politics. A day later, officials from the Colombian high government expressed their condolences.
The vice president and Minister of Equality, Francia Márquez, used her social networks to send her condolences for the loss of the former Chilean president. However, his brief message caused discomfort among Internet users, who expected greater depth in his words. «I regret the death of the former president of Chile Sebastián Piñera. “I express my most sincere condolences to his family and friends,” Márquez wrote.
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I regret the death of the former president of Chile Sebastián Piñera. I express my most sincere condolences to his family and friends.
— Francia Márquez Mina (@FranciaMarquezM) February 7, 2024
For his part, President Gustavo Petro also spoke about the tragic event., highlighting Piñera’s sacrifice in losing his life while trying to save his family and friends. «The loss of Piñera, former president of Chile, is regrettable. He dies saving his family and friends. “I express my condolences to his family,” the president published on his social network account X.
The loss of Piñera, former president of Chile, is regrettable. He dies saving his family and friends, I express my condolences to his family.
— Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) February 7, 2024
Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia issued a statement on behalf of the Republic, expressing its deep regret over the death of Sebastián Piñera. The statement highlighted the close relationship that the former Chilean president maintained with Colombia during his two terms in office, as well as the contributions made by his administration to promote peace in the country. The message concluded with sincere condolences to the family, friends and the Chilean people as a whole.
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