Sheinbaum pledges ‘all the support’ Colombia needs following deadly earthquake: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia this morning was among the topics of concern at today's mañanera, as well as the challenges regarding students' use of mobile devices inside and outside the classroom. The post Sheinbaum pledges ‘all the support’ Colombia needs following deadly earthquake: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
On Monday morning, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's Chocó department, causing widespread damage and claiming at least 47 lives. In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged that Mexico would provide "all the support" Colombia needs. The earthquake's epicenter was situated approximately 280 kilometers west of the country's capital, Bogotá.
During her mañanera, Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of regulating social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. She stated that while the government won't decide on the issue unilaterally, it is being openly discussed among teachers, parents, and the public, with the eventual formation of a bill. Education Minister Mario Delgado highlighted the challenges teachers face in maintaining students' attention due to students' reliance on cell phones, particularly the phenomenon of "digital immediacy."
In a separate announcement, Sheinbaum proposed renaming Colombia's Paso de Cortés, a mountain pass used by Hernán Cortés, to "Paso de los Pueblos Indígenas." This change aims to reflect greater respect for indigenous cultures and their contributions. The president recently participated in Colombia's National Reforestation Day, where she helped inaugurate an initiative to plant 6.6 million trees and 1 million seeds across the nation.
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