Venezuelans in Bolivia send tons of aid to earthquake-stricken homeland

Venezuelan residents in Bolivia have mobilized to gather seven tons of humanitarian aid for those affected by a devastating double earthquake in northern Venezuela. The collected supplies include essential medicines, non-perishable food items, and clothing, demonstrating a significant outpouring of support from the Bolivian community and the international community.

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We want to thank the international community and the Bolivian community for all the support they have given us to collect these seven tons (...) We hope that this aid continues.

María Franco, coordinator for the foundation Equipo Solidario, expressed gratitude for the assistance, stating, "We hope that this aid continues." The foundation's president, Omayrú Hernández, highlighted that the "priority" for this initial shipment is medicine, such as antibiotics, children's vitamins, and supplements for pregnant women. Aid collection points were established across Bolivia, including in Santa Cruz, La Paz, Cochabamba, and Tarija, with donations being centralized in Santa Cruz for shipment.

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the "priority" in this first shipment are the medicines, such as antibiotics, vitamins for children and food supplements for pregnant women.

Bolivia is deploying a Hercules aircraft with a crew of 10 and 20 rescuers for a seven-day humanitarian mission to support relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas of Venezuela. The flight, departing from La Paz, will stop in Santa Cruz to collect the humanitarian aid before continuing to Venezuela. The double earthquake, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, has resulted in a tragic death toll of 1,719 and left 5,034 injured, according to Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez. The region has also experienced numerous aftershocks, including one measuring 4.2.

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No country is prepared to face this alone.