Day 681 — Colombia Bars Mexico's Military Rescue Brigade, Citing Missing Certification

On August 13, 2026 (Day 681, Thursday), Sheinbaum said Mexico's Agrupamiento Cali military rescue brigade was never allowed to enter Colombia because President Abelardo de la Espriella's government requested an additional certification the Mexican brigade did not hold, despite being certified domestically. Mexico instead continued sending humanitarian goods — 58.5 tonnes of food, medicine, and other essentials via Air Force flights through the week — while independent Mexican volunteer rescue groups reportedly entered Colombia without official coordination.