MEXICO CITY.— This Tuesday, during its usual morning press conference, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardooffered to the authorities of Spain implement the plans of the Mexican government for the natural disaster response in coordination with the Armed forcesafter the damage caused by an isolated depression at high levels, known as dana or cold drop, which left more than 200 dead and thousands of homes affected.
Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated her “solidarity to the Spanish people” and stated that the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, is in contact with the Spanish ambassador, Juan Duarte Cuadrado.
“They are the ones who have to tell us how we can help,” said Claudia Sheinbaum in her daily conference.
is in contact @SRE_mx con #Spain to tell us how we can help; solidarity with the Spanish people.
It is important for Spain and other nations, the experience we have with the DNIII Plan, a program that gives permanence to citizen care, he highlighted… pic.twitter.com/D5MZIxsX8V
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In that sense, the president proposed taking as an example the Mexican Government’s programs to address emergencies in the population.
“I also think that it is important for Spain or for other countries, the experience we have with the Plan DN-III, Plan Marina, National Guard Planwhich is a program developed by institutions that give permanence to citizen care, which has been perfected,” said the head of state.
“It is a very good experience that has been maintained over the years and that any country that wants to have this experience, of course, through the coordination of Civil Protection and the Armed Forces,” said Claudia Sheinbaum.
Last week’s storms and floods already left more than 200 dead and thousands of homes affected, while almost 17,000 troops, including the military, civil guards and national police, are already deployed in the affected areas in the province of Valencia, in the east. from Spain.
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**Interview with Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, President Sheinbaum. Thank you for joining us today. Can you tell us more about the recent offer of assistance to Spain in response to the natural disaster they are facing?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Good morning, and thank you for having me. We are deeply saddened by the recent disaster in Spain caused by the DANA, or cold drop, which has resulted in significant loss of life and damage to communities. In our morning press conference, I expressed our solidarity with the Spanish people and extended an offer to assist them through the implementation of our own disaster response plans, particularly in coordination with our Armed Forces.
**Interviewer:** What specific experience does Mexico have that could benefit Spain during this crisis?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Mexico has developed extensive experience in disaster response, particularly through our DNIII Plan, which is a comprehensive framework for civil protection and emergency response. This plan has been instrumental in managing various natural disasters in our country. We believe that this experience can be valuable to Spain, and we are ready to share our knowledge.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that your Secretary of Foreign Affairs is in contact with the Spanish ambassador. What are the next steps in this cooperation?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Yes, Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente is actively communicating with Ambassador Juan Duarte Cuadrado to assess how we can best support Spain. It’s crucial that we listen to their needs and understand how we can assist effectively. As I said, “They are the ones who have to tell us how we can help.”
**Interviewer:** It seems that this kind of international solidarity is more important than ever. How can countries collaborate more effectively in times of crisis?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Absolutely. Rapid communication, sharing of resources, and learning from each other’s experiences are key to effective international collaboration. Events like these underscore our shared humanity and the importance of coming together to support one another in times of need.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, President Sheinbaum, for sharing your insights and for Mexico’s commitment to helping Spain during this challenging time.
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Thank you for having me. Let’s continue to stand in solidarity and support one another.
