Spain began the distribution of humanitarian aid in Santiago de Cuba with a shipment of food and hygiene products destined for about 5 thousand people, in the midst of the energy crisis and the shortages that affect the island.
The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) reported in
As explained by Spanish cooperation personnel, the kits include rice, legumes, preserves and hygiene items such as soap, towels and feminine hygiene products, aimed at alleviating urgent needs in one of the most affected regions after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
The operation is part of a broader response to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Cuba, marked by prolonged blackouts, fuel shortages and difficulties in accessing basic services such as drinking water and medical care.
As part of a second phase, Spain plans to install photovoltaic systems in schools, social and health centers to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, with an estimated reach of thousands of additional beneficiaries.
According to the official statement, these actions are complemented by other support programs channeled through international organizations such as the World Food Program and the Pan American Health Organization.
The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, also stated on social networks that the aid seeks to respond to the most urgent needs of the Cuban population and reiterated Spain’s commitment to humanitarian support on the island.
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