Colombia faces its worst military aviation disaster in history after a plane carrying 66 personnel crashed on March 23. Recovery teams are still working at the remote crash site this week, with officials calling it a 'national tragedy.'
💡 What we know: – The aircraft went down during a routine troop transport mission – At least 66 fatalities confirmed, with dozens injured – President Gustavo Petro declared three days of national mourning
Rescue operations have been hampered by rugged terrain, while investigators work to determine if mechanical failure or weather played a role. Defense Minister Iván Velásquez vowed "full transparency" in the ongoing probe.
🌎 Global reactions: The UN and several Latin American countries have offered assistance. Meanwhile, social media trends show Colombians sharing tributes using #FuerzaColombia (#StayStrongColombia).
