Uruguay's Rocha Department Sends 40 Tons of Aid to Venezuela

The department of Rocha, Uruguay, has dispatched nearly 40 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela, responding to a recent disaster that affected the population. The aid, comprising essential supplies like medicine, dry food, clothing, and water, was sent in two flights as part of a solidarity campaign.

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Almost 40 tons of supplies from Rocha left for that country on two flights.

Rocha's mayor, Alejo Umpiérrez, announced the initiative on his social media, highlighting that the effort was driven by donations from residents across the department. He acknowledged the political differences with the Venezuelan government but stressed that such considerations were secondary in the face of the disaster's magnitude. "When these things happen, everything goes to a second plane and the suffering of a people remains," Umpiérrez stated, emphasizing the humanitarian imperative.

The municipal government of Rocha also made a significant contribution, providing 10,000 kilograms of pasta, 10,000 kilograms of rice, and 10,000 liters of bottled water. Umpiérrez recalled a similar solidarity campaign undertaken by the department three years prior to assist flood victims in Brazil, showcasing a consistent commitment to aiding those in crisis.

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I think everyone knows what we think about the government of Venezuela; but this was not the time to put those considerations first given the magnitude of the disaster.

Umpiérrez also commended the work of the Intendancy's International Cooperation Unit and its director, Álvaro Garofali, along with the entire team involved in organizing the campaign and dispatching the donations. This coordinated effort underscores Rocha's dedication to international humanitarian assistance.

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When these things happen, everything goes to a second plane and the suffering of a people remains.