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Brazilian companies send 16 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Brazilian companies delivered 16 tons of humanitarian aid, including medicine and food, to Venezuela.
  • The aid, coordinated by Alvorada Oil & Gas and Grupo J&F, supports communities affected by earthquakes on June 24.
  • The private sector's solidarity demonstrates effective cooperation between companies, civil society, and governments.

Brazilian companies have sent another 16 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela, arriving by plane at the Libertador Air Base in Maracay. The shipment included medicines and food donated by Brazilian firms.

This latest delivery reinforces the humanitarian bridge established to assist communities impacted by earthquakes that struck central-northern Venezuela on June 24. Alvorada Oil & Gas and Grupo J&F coordinated the international logistics for this mission between Brazil and Venezuela, working with authorities and civil society organizations from both nations.

As in previous operations, the medicines were delivered in coordination with the Ministry of Health, addressing priorities set by Venezuelan health authorities. The food was allocated to the Ministry of Food, strengthening national efforts to assist affected populations.

โ€” DonorsDescribing the coordination and allocation of the donated aid.

"As in previous operations, the medicines were delivered in coordination with the Ministry of Health, addressing priorities set by Venezuelan health authorities. The food was allocated to the Ministry of Food, strengthening national efforts to assist affected populations," stated a press release from the donors. Paulo Buzanelli, president of Alvorada Oil & Gas, highlighted the solidarity that transcends borders in such times, emphasizing the Brazilian private sector's commitment to rapid and effective responses for those in need.

The initiative, which brings together Brazilian companies, civil society organizations, and government authorities, reaffirms Alvorada Oil & Gas's commitment to social responsibility and regional cooperation.

In moments like this, solidarity transcends borders. The commitment of the Brazilian private sector demonstrates how cooperation between companies, civil society, and governments can generate rapid and effective responses for those who need it most.

โ€” Paulo BuzanelliPresident of Alvorada Oil & Gas, commenting on the humanitarian mission.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.