The presidential plane of Peru arrived in Kingston with more than two tons of humanitarian aid for those affected by Hurricane Melissa, as part of the operation ordered by President José Jerí.
The mission, headed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci)also aims to repatriate Peruvian citizens affected by the natural disaster.
The Chancellery reported, through social network X, that “Peru delivered more than two tons of humanitarian aid goods to Jamaica, after the arrival of the presidential plane to Kingston”.
Among the supplies sent are tents, beds, pots, toiletries and other essential goods to care for the affected population.
The flight departed in the early morning from the Las Palmas air base, in Surco, bound for the cities of Kingston and Montego Bay, areas affected by the storm that has left severe damage to infrastructure, power outages and blocked roads.
The limited reopening of Jamaican airspace had delayed the transfer of aid, which was finally possible thanks to improved weather conditions.
In addition to the delivery of supplies, the operation includes the evacuation of Peruvians who remained stranded in Jamaica. According to the Foreign Ministry, “the staff will coordinate directly with local authorities the evacuation of affected Peruvians from Montego Bay, providing the necessary consular assistance for their return to the country”.
So far, eight Peruvian citizens who were in Kingston have already been boarded on the national aircraft, while the process to complete the repatriation of the rest of the compatriots located in Montego Bay continues.
