Peru: Gov't starts delivery of over 4 tons of humanitarian aid to Arequipa

10:00 | Lima, Feb. 7.

The Peruvian Government has started the delivery of 4.5 tons of humanitarian aid to the area affected by the landslides in Arequipa region.

The initiative is led by the President of the Republic Dina Boluarte, who is accompanied by Defense Minister Jorge Chavez, Transportation-Communications Minister Paola Lazarte, and National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) head Carlos Yañez.

This is part of the more than 61 tons of humanitarian aid intended for 1,280 people affected by the landslides, the Ministry of Defense (Mindef) said via Twitter.

A team of 10 Health Ministry (Minsa) professionals, who carry 250 kg of medicines, and 7 Indeci technicians is also heading to the area to assist those affected.

The personnel and humanitarian aid will be transported in three aircraft belonging to the Peruvian Air Force (FAP).

Presidenta Boluarte traslada ayuda humanitaria hacia la zona afectada por huaico, en Arequipa. Se encuentra acompañada por el ministro @JChavezCresta, la titular del @MTC_GobPeru y jefe de @indeciperu. Además, sobrevolará la zona para evaluar acciones en apoyo a la población pic.twitter.com/XUgspLxbbg
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) February 7, 2023

#NuestraMisiónElPerú????
En el Grupo Aéreo N°8 se inicia envío de 4.5 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria a zona afectada por huaico en Arequipa. Encabeza la acción la presidenta Dina Boluarte, acompañada por el ministro @JChavezCresta, la titular del @MTC_GobPeru y jefe de @indeciperu pic.twitter.com/u41bmZq6HE
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) February 7, 2023

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Published: 2/7/2023

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