The Latin American countries on Thursday condemned the terrorist blasts in London, the deadliest terror attacks on British soil in recent years, and expressed their sympathies to the victims.

At least 37 people were killed in explosions on London's public transportation system at rush hour on Thursday morning, BBC reported. About 700 others were injured, according to police.

"I hope that out of this day, this very, very sad day for England, London and the whole world, emerges the vision of a better future and a better world. A world without terrorism and violence," said Mexican President Vicente Fox in Gleneagles, Scotland, where he was attending a dialogue between developing countries and the Group of Eight.

"The world has to struggle firmly against terrorism without showing weakness before terrorists," said Fox.

Also in Gleneagles to attend the dialogue, his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil "condemns this regrettable terrorist action," and "expresses its solidarity with the families of the victims."

In Buenos Aires, the Argentine government condemned the attacks.

"The government of the Republic of Argentina, in the face of the serious attack on the British society, expresses its support to the people and government of United Kingdom," the Argentine Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

In Santiago, Chilean President Ricardo Lagos Escobar said "all the Chileans condemn what happened in London and I believe we have to have a clear, strong and defined reaction."

In Venezuela, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement, saying " the Venezuelan government and people expressed their strong condemnation" of the blasts and sympathy for the loss of innocent lives.

The Colombian government also condemned the attacks and proposed the creation of international forces to combat terrorism.

In Montevideo, Uruguayan President Tabare Ramon Vazquez Rosas condemned the attacks and expressed his sympathies to the British government and people.

The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said in a statement it felt a deep sorrow over the casualties, saying "the Ecuadorian government condemns all forms of terrorism."

In Lima, the Peruvian government expressed its "firmest condemnation" of terrorism.

In Bolivia, acting President Eduardo Rodriguez condemned the attacks and sent a letter to British Prime Minster Tony Blair, calling the blasts "terrible moments" and expressing Bolivia's solidarity with the British people.

Nicaraguan President Enrique Nicolas Bolanos Geyer sent a letter to British Queen Elizabeth II, condemning the attacks and expressing his "deep sadness and shock."

Panamanian President Martin Torrijos Espino condemned the attacks and expressed his solidarity with the victims' families, saying Panama backs all anti-terror initiatives.

Honduran President Ricardo Maduro added his voice to the condemnations, saying "these attacks in the British capital are against freedom in the world and democracy."

The Paraguayan Foreign Ministry in its statement called the attacks "criminal" actions, saying the pursuit of peace is the only method to ease conflicts.

In Santo Domingo, the Dominican government condemned the attacks and called the perpetrators "criminals and fanatics."

Salvadoran President Elias Antonio Saca sent a letter to Blair, expressing his condolences to the victims.

Source: Xinhua