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Peru Air Force to transport 20 tons of aid to Cusco region

El Gobierno Peruano dispuso el envío de la aeronave C27J Spartan, para cumplir una misión de apoyo al Gobierno del Ecuador. Foto: Ministerio de Defensa/ Humberto Zarate

El Gobierno Peruano dispuso el envío de la aeronave C27J Spartan, para cumplir una misión de apoyo al Gobierno del Ecuador. Foto: Ministerio de Defensa/ Humberto Zarate

14:14 | Lima, Jun. 27.

As part of efforts to tackle frosts, Peruvian Air Force (FAP) on Tuesday will deliver 20 tons of blankets to southern Cusco region.

Afterwards, said aid will be distributed among citizens residing in vulnerable areas, especially those located at over 3,600 meters above sea level.

The 20-ton shipment is part of the initiative titled "Wings of Hope III."

Aimed to prevent tragedies and emergency situations, the initiative seeks to transport humanitarian aid to southern regions Arequipa, Cusco, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. 


According to official information, 150 tons of aid —composed of mattresses, ponchos, blankets and sweaters— have been distributed so far.

Relief measures are taken by Peru's State-run National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci), regional governments and local hospitals. 

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Published: 6/27/2017