Dominican Republic sends 50 tons of humanitarian aid to Colombia after earthquake

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic sent approximately 50 tons of humanitarian aid to Colombia aboard the Navy’s high-seas patrol vessel PA-301 “Almirante Didiez Burgos,” following the earthquake that affected the South American country.

The shipment, which departed from the Sans Souci Naval Station, includes 110,530 pounds (49,735 kilograms) of supplies, including food, medicines, medical equipment, tools, hygiene products and household cleaning items.

The aid was collected at the “27 de Febrero” Naval Base after public and private institutions, companies, organizations and citizens responded to the Dominican Government’s call for donations. Military personnel classified and organized the contributions before preparing them for maritime transport.

The operation was coordinated through the Ministry of Defense and the Dominican Armed Forces as part of the government’s support for communities affected by the earthquake. The Navy’s participation also highlights its logistical capacity to conduct maritime transportation and humanitarian assistance missions.

The Armed Forces thanked the Dominican people and organizations that contributed to the collection, emphasizing that the donations represent a direct expression of solidarity with the Colombian population during its recovery.

The mission also reinforces the longstanding ties of friendship and cooperation between the Dominican Republic and Colombia, as well as the Dominican Republic’s willingness to assist neighboring nations during natural disasters and other emergencies.