Ecuador collects nearly 50 tons of humanitarian aid for Venezuela

Ecuador has mobilized to collect nearly 50 tons of essential supplies for Venezuela, responding to the devastating impact of recent earthquakes. The Ecuadorian-Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce (CCVE) spearheaded the collection, gathering non-perishable food, medicine, and other vital items.

The collected aid is destined for Venezuelans affected by the tremors, which have tragically resulted in at least 1,430 deaths and 3,238 injuries. "The solidarity of our community has exceeded all expectations," the CCVE stated on Instagram, noting that their collection center in Quito would temporarily close to focus on organizing the shipment.

Plans are underway to send the aid primarily by air, with sea and land transport also being considered. In parallel, other Venezuelan organizations in Ecuador are continuing their own collection efforts. The Ecuadorian government has announced the opening of nine new collection points at universities across the country, aiming to streamline the process and ensure efficient distribution of resources to those in need.

This humanitarian effort includes the deployment of 108 firefighters from Quito and Guayaquil who are already engaged in search and rescue operations in Venezuela. The Quito firefighters reported a significant success, rescuing an 80-year-old woman, Marlene, who had been trapped under rubble for over 60 hours in the Playa Grande sector. Despite Ecuador and Venezuela having severed diplomatic ties in 2024, the spirit of mutual support in the face of disaster remains evident.

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The solidarity of our community has exceeded all expectations.