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In support of communities affected in Venezuela, Mexican Navy vessels ARM “Papaloapan” and ARM “Huasteco” completed their mission by delivering 718.54 tonnes of humanitarian aid at the port of La Guaira. The Mexican Government’s shipment comprised food, bottled water, hygiene and cleaning products, as well as medical supplies.
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The operation was ordered by Mexico’s President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The Secretariat of the Navy and the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs coordinated the shipment as part of Mexico’s assistance to communities affected by natural disasters.
Mexican Navy humanitarian aid arrives in La Guaira
The two vessels carried 2,585 cubic metres of humanitarian assistance, equivalent to the 718.54 tonnes reported by the Mexican authorities. During the unloading operation, 100 members of the Mexican Navy’s Emergency Response Brigades (BRE) took part in unloading, organising and distributing the supplies.
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The work was carried out in conjunction with the relevant Venezuelan authorities. In addition, water purification plants operated in Venezuela by the Secretariat of the Navy produced more than 259,700 litres of drinking water and supported 8,867 families.
Mexico’s maritime aid operation for Venezuela
Through this mission, Mexico increased the volume of supplies sent to Venezuela to more than 4,588 cubic metres. The Secretariat of the Navy stated that this total is equivalent to around 1,100 tonnes, delivered via the maritime bridges established on 15 July and 10 August.
ARM “Papaloapan” and its transport capability
The ARM “Papaloapan” (A-411) is a Newport-class tank landing ship. The Mexican Navy commissioned the vessel in 2001, after it had served in the United States Navy from 1969 until that year as USS “Newport” (LST-1179).
The ship displaces 8,450 tonnes at full load, measures 159.2 metres in length and has a beam of 21.2 metres. Its propulsion system consists of six diesel engines and gives it a maximum speed of 20 knots, while it can carry up to 420 troops.
Mexican Navy record in international assistance missions
The operation also forms part of the Mexican Navy’s established record in international assistance missions. In 2005, ARM “Zapoteco” (AMP-02) joined ARM “Usumacinta” on a mission to Indonesia following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, carrying water purification plants, food supplies and medical equipment.
The Secretariat of the Navy said that the shipment to Venezuela was made possible through coordination with the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs and various institutions, companies, foundations and civil organisations. The supplies were collected to meet the needs of affected communities, while naval personnel assisted with the unloading and distribution work.
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