Ecuador sends 14 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela after earthquakes

Ecuador has sent 14 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela in response to two earthquakes that struck on June 24. The national effort to collect essential goods for affected families culminated in this significant shipment, coordinated by the Ecuadorian Armed Forces.

The aid package comprises a variety of critical supplies, with bottled drinking water forming the largest portion. Other items include personal hygiene articles, non-perishable foods, family tents, mattresses, sheets, mosquito nets, toiletries, diapers, sanitary towels, wet wipes, bath towels, alcohol, and water storage containers. This collection was the result of a national donation campaign that gathered 731,616 items from citizens, private companies, universities, social organizations, and public institutions.

Beyond the material aid, Ecuador has deployed 108 rescue workers from the Quito and Guayaquil Fire Departments to Venezuela. These specialized teams are actively engaged in search and rescue operations within collapsed structures, providing critical on-the-ground assistance. The donation campaign in Ecuador continues, with collection centers operating daily in eight provinces to gather further support for Venezuelan families impacted by the disaster.