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Spain sends nearly two tons of medical supplies to Venezuela

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain has sent approximately two tons of medical supplies to Venezuela to aid in recovery efforts following recent earthquakes.
  • The shipment, managed by Cargo Europe Logistic via Iberia airline, is expected to arrive soon and will be delivered to the NGO Caritas Venezuela.
  • This aid is part of ongoing Spanish government assistance to Venezuela, which has been affected by two major earthquakes causing significant casualties and damage.

Spain dispatched nearly two tons of essential medical supplies to Venezuela on Saturday, July 11, as part of its ongoing support following devastating earthquakes. The shipment departed from Spain via Iberia airline, handled by Cargo Europe Logistic, and is slated to arrive in Venezuela shortly.

Upon arrival, the medical aid will be handed over to the non-governmental organization Caritas Venezuela. This initiative underscores Spain's commitment to assisting the Caribbean nation in its recovery from the dual earthquakes that struck on June 24, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.

The morning of this Saturday, July 11, nearly two tons of medicines and medical supplies were sent to Venezuela via the airline Iberia, managed by the company Cargo Europe Logistic. This aid will be arriving in the country in the coming hours and will be delivered to the NGO Caritas in Venezuela.

โ€” Spanish Embassy in VenezuelaThe embassy announced the details of the medical aid shipment.

The Spanish embassy in Venezuela announced the aid through its official social media channels, emphasizing its continued efforts to coordinate with airlines, logistics companies, and the Venezuelan community in Spain. These collaborations aim to ensure the timely delivery of vital supplies to those affected.

The recent earthquakes have had a severe impact on Venezuela, with official reports indicating at least 4,118 fatalities and 17,907 people displaced. Additionally, over 800 buildings were damaged, including 190 that suffered complete collapse, highlighting the critical need for international assistance.

From this diplomatic mission, we continue to coordinate with airlines serving Venezuela, cargo and logistics companies, and the community of Venezuelans who have voluntarily set up various collection points throughout Spain, so that our compatriots receive all these supplies in a timely manner.

โ€” Spanish Embassy in VenezuelaThe embassy described the coordination efforts to deliver aid.
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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.