On behalf of the Mexican government, the Foreign Ministry strongly condemns today's attack in Barcelona, Spain and extends its deepest sympathy to the victims, people and government of Spain after this reprehensible act of violence.

Mexico reiterates its repudiation of all forms of terrorism and conveys its deepest condolences to the people and authorities of Barcelona and Catalonia, to the Spanish government and to the victims' families.

The Foreign Ministry reports that as of this time there have been no reports of Mexicans being affected by the attack.  Mexico's consulate in Barcelona (consulmex.sre.gob.mx/Barcelona and @ConsulmexBCN) activated the emergency protocol in order to protect and assist any Mexicans who may require consular assistance of protection. Its emergency telephone number for the Mexican community is: +34 608 322 569 and +34 674 944272