Mexican Ambassador to Russia Eduardo Villegas Meguias ruled out the participation of Mexicans in the armed attack that occurred this Friday in the concert hall of the city of Krasnogorsk in the capital district. Moscow, Russia.

Around 1:30 pm this Friday, Eduardo Villegas reported through his personal social media account. the report of not a single compatriot was recorded who was the victim of attacks.

“We are attentive. If you are aware of a case, please report it to +7 916 152 0287, which operates 24 hours a day,” the diplomat added.

Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena shared the ambassador’s message on the same social network and added that kept in touch with the diplomat to update information.

“I am in close and constant contact with the Ambassador regarding this serious incident. support our compatriots and their families.”

This Friday morning it turned out that at least 20 armed people attacked the cultural institution, leaving it. dozens of dead and more than 100 people injured.

Shots were fired from automatic weapons squad of unknown people in camouflage clothing in the Crocus City Hall shopping center, where an explosion followed and a large fire broke out, the official RIA Novosti agency reports.

SRE expressed regret the shooting that occurred at Crocus City Hall, as well as human casualties. He also emphasized that Mexico rejects all acts of violence this threatens the lives of civilians.

Finally he recommended Mexicans near the affected area pay attention to the instructions of the authoritiesand contact the Mexican Embassy in Russia.