Through social networks, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that, so far, the strong storm that hit North America has not affected Peruvian citizens living in that part of the world.
“Our consular offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada report that, so far, no Peruvian nationals affected by the severe storm surge affecting those countries have been reported, and they remain alert to possible requests for assistance.” are,” he said.
Along these lines, the Peruvian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sent its solidarity and condolences to the United States after it became known that at least 50 people had lost their lives due to the winter storm.
The number of deaths attributed to the blizzard, accounting for most traffic accidents, rose to at least 50 after officials confirmed another death in Erie County, western New York, the epicenter of the crisis.
“Unfortunately, police expect that number to rise,” tweeted Mayor Byron Brown of Buffalo, the county’s largest city, which has been paralyzed by meter-high snowbanks and power outages for five days, and where Tuesday saw more It was supposed to snow.”
Nuestras oficinas consulares en Estados Unidos, México y Canadá, informaron que, hasta el momento, no se han reportado ciudadanos peruanos afectados por las fuertes tormentas que afectan esos países, y se mantienen alertas ante eventuales pedidos de asistencia.
— Cancillería Perú🇵🇪 (@CancilleriaPeru) December 27, 2022
