Secretary of State Marco Rubio communicated with President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic, expressing condolences after the roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. This tragic incident caused a significant loss of life, including several U.S. citizens. "Our hearts go out to their families and to our Dominican friends who lost loved ones," said Rubio.
Rubio extended sympathies on behalf of the American people and emphasized the United States' support for the Dominican Republic during this challenging period. He praised the rapid response of Dominican authorities and emergency personnel and acknowledged the important help provided by Puerto Rico's Governor Jenniffer González Colón and the Puerto Rico Fire Department.
Together, Rubio and Abinader "reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Dominican Republic relationship and the enduring ties that bind our peoples."
