The Armed Forces have transported a total of 198.5 tons of humanitarian aid to Peru's Ancash region, the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reported.
Said initiative was also supported by the Justice and Human Rights Ministry (Minjus).
As is known, the Andean country was recently at the mercy of "Coastal El Niño" phenomenon characterized by heavy rains, landslides and floods. They destroyed infrastructure and crops, as well as left many citizens homeless.
Donations consisted of water, food supplies and other relief items.
Likewise, the Armed Forces carried out 381 flights over the area. Efforts were comprised in the measures aimed at reconstructing the region.
Additionally, the central government allocated S/100,000 (around US$30,562) to support Ancash residents.
Furthermore, State-run "Trabaja Peru" (Work, Peru) program will generate 3,907 temporary jobs in the region.
The program is aimed at promoting the development of infrastructure projects in the zones affected by "Coastal El Niño" phenomenon.
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