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Somber scene of Colombian flag at half-mast with military salute and mourning crowds in Bogotá, honoring victims of the Putumayo plane crash.
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Colombia declares three days of national mourning after Putumayo plane crash

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Following the March 23, 2026, crash of a Colombian Aerospace Force Hercules plane in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, which killed 69 uniformed personnel, President Gustavo Petro declared three days of national mourning. Flags are at half-mast in public entities, with military honors nationwide and similar measures by regional authorities.

The Convoy Nuestra América a Cuba arrived at Havana’s José Martí International Airport, bringing medical supplies and other aid to counter the blockade. Shipments from Europe via Italy and from New York include solar panels for health institutions.

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The city council of Turin, Italy, approved a resolution condemning the US economic blockade against Cuba and demanding concrete aid projects. Similar events in the Philippines and Chile reiterated international support for the Caribbean nation amid intensified sanctions. These actions highlight Cuba's resilience and its global health cooperation.

The Alimentarte gastronomic festival returns to Bogotá for its 25th edition, highlighting Colombia's culinary diversity with a special tribute to the Pacific region. Held over two weekends in February, the event directs its proceeds to social causes via the Fundación Corazón Verde.

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Travelers like Lukas Winter make solidarity trips to Cuba to deliver medical supplies, highlighting a rise in tourism committed to local needs. This approach contrasts with traditional tourist options and responds to challenges like epidemics and travel restrictions. Initiatives like Not Just Tourists inspire more people to combine vacations with humanitarian aid.

Building on Cuba's initial condemnation of the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the Cuban mission in Ecuador held a tribute on January 6 to 32 island fighters killed in the raid, reaffirming solidarity amid global backlash.

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Santo Domingo, Jan. 2 (Prensa Latina) Political and social organizations in the Dominican Republic reiterated their support for the Government and people of Cuba, marking 67 years since the triumph of the Revolution.

 

 

 

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