US EditionColombian Navy Sets Sail to Cuba Carrying Aid After Hurricane Melissa
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Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Sunday, the Colombian government announced that it will ship 240 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, which severely affected the eastern part of the island on Oct. 29, leaving many people without homes or provisions. The ARC Victoria was scheduled to depart from Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on Monday, bound for Cuba, where it is expected to arrive on Thursday. …
The operation has the support of the mining-energy and agricultural sector, and is part of a joint action between several Colombian state entities.
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ARC Victoria, with 65 crew members, carries 240 tons of humanitarian aid and fuel to Cuba after Hurricane Melissa. The mission includes food, water and diesel, reaffirming Colombia’s commitment to the Caribbean.
ARC Victoria transports food, water, fuel and toilet kits in a support mission coordinated by UNGRD and the National Navy.
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