Obama sends ‘big hug’ to Mexico after deadly earthquake

Former President Obama tweeted a bilingual message of support for Mexico after a massive earthquake struck the country’s capital Tuesday.

“Thinking about our neighbors in Mexico and all our Mexican-American friends tonight. Cuidense mucho y un fuerte abrazo para todos,” Obama tweeted.

Thinking about our neighbors in Mexico and all our Mexican-American friends tonight. Cuidense mucho y un fuerte abrazo para todos.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 20, 2017

Obama’s Spanish message translates to “Take care and a big hug for everyone.”

{mosads}A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico City earlier Tuesday, killing as many as 139 people, according to The Associated Press.

President Trump similarly tweeted a message of support for the country earlier Tuesday.

God bless the people of Mexico City. We are with you and will be there for you.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 19, 2017