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Latam Airlines transports 50 tons of aid to Venezuela

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Latam Airlines transported 50 tons of humanitarian aid from Ecuador to Venezuela via its "Avión Solidario" program.
  • The aid, including food, medicine, and hygiene items, was collected by a private initiative involving hundreds of volunteers and organizations.
  • The initiative demonstrates strong solidarity between Ecuador and Venezuela, with distribution in Venezuela managed by a local Jesuit organization.

Fifty tons of humanitarian aid have been transported from Ecuador to Venezuela, a significant effort organized by the Venezuelan Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce (CCVE) in partnership with Impaqto, Grupo Entregas, and Latam Airlines.

The aid, which includes non-perishable food, medicines, medical supplies, and hygiene products, was collected through a widespread solidarity campaign involving hundreds of volunteers, companies, organizations, and citizens. This initiative specifically targets families affected by a recent earthquake in Venezuela.

Latam Airlines facilitated the international air transport free of charge through its "Avión Solidario" (Solidarity Plane) program. Grupo Entregas managed the logistics of receiving, sorting, and dispatching the cargo, while the CCVE coordinated the collection campaign and mobilized allies.

This aid represents the commitment of thousands of people who decided to act in the face of an emergency. This campaign demonstrates that when the private sector, civil society, and institutions work together, solidarity can reach much further.

— Carolina BritoPresident of the Venezuelan Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce (CCVE), highlighting the collaborative nature of the aid effort.

In Venezuela, the distribution of aid will be handled by "Unidos por la Misión," a Jesuit organization led by Father Jesús Rodríguez. Carolina Brito, President of the CCVE, expressed pride in the collective effort, stating, "This aid represents the commitment of thousands of people who decided to act in the face of an emergency." Mónica Fistrovic, CEO of Latam Ecuador, added, "We are proud that our 'Avión Solidario' program serves as a bridge of aid in times of emergency."

This operation highlights a powerful message of solidarity and cooperation, uniting businesses, civil society, and citizens. Similar efforts are also underway from the United States, Colombia, Peru, and Panama to channel essential assistance to the most affected areas in Venezuela.

We are proud that our 'Avión Solidario' program serves as a bridge of aid in times of emergency.

— Mónica FistrovicCEO of Latam Ecuador, expressing satisfaction with the airline's role in the humanitarian mission.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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