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Nicky Jam sends humanitarian aid to Venezuela via private jet
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Nicky Jam sends humanitarian aid to Venezuela via private jet

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Nicky Jam used his private jet to deliver humanitarian aid to Venezuela following recent earthquakes.
  • Jam stated the initiative is about helping those in need, not music, and pledged to continue sending aid.
  • Other artists, including Bad Bunny and J Balvin, have also offered support, with Danny Ocean donating concert proceeds and coordinating tech donations.

Singer Nicky Jam has deployed his private jet to transport humanitarian aid to Venezuela in the wake of recent devastating earthquakes. The artist shared images and videos on social media documenting the loading of supplies onto his aircraft, emphasizing the critical need for assistance.

Today is not about music, stages, or applause; today is about something much bigger, about lending a hand to those who need it most. With great affection, I am doing my part and using my plane to bring supplies and hope to Venezuela.

— Nicky JamNicky Jam explains the purpose behind using his private jet for humanitarian aid delivery.

"Today is not about music, stages, or applause; today is about something much bigger, about lending a hand to those who need it most," Jam stated. "With great affection, I am doing my part and using my plane to bring supplies and hope to Venezuela." He committed to making this a recurring effort, announcing, "This is the first trip we're making on the plane, but we will continue to make more trips."

This is the first trip we're making on the plane, but we will continue to make more trips.

— Nicky JamNicky Jam pledges ongoing support and future aid missions to Venezuela.

Jam also issued a call to action for fellow public figures, urging them to join the relief efforts. "I am exhorting more artists to continue doing so. Many have done it, but let there be many, many more. Long live Venezuela, and we will get through this with God's favor," he declared.

I am exhorting more artists to continue doing so. Many have done it, but let there be many, many more. Long live Venezuela, and we will get through this with God's favor.

— Nicky JamNicky Jam encourages other artists to contribute to the relief efforts in Venezuela.

The earthquakes have spurred international mobilization, with governments, organizations, and artists coordinating donations and raising awareness. Artists such as Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Ricardo Montaner have sent messages of support. Danny Ocean is reportedly donating all proceeds from his European tour to aid victims and is organizing the collection of technological equipment like power stations and Starlink antennas to improve communication in affected areas. Nicky Jam's operation has already delivered an initial cargo of essential items, including canned food, medicine, and diapers, to Venezuela, with promises of further flights.

God bless Venezuela, protect every family, and remind us that when we unite, hope always finds a way.

— Nicky JamNicky Jam concludes his message with a call for unity and hope for Venezuela.
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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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