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U.S. Begins $3 Million Hurricane Aid Airlift to Cuba, Bypassing Government

The United States is routing the relief through Catholic Church partners to ensure direct delivery to communities.

Overview

  • Charter flights from Miami on January 14 and January 16 are delivering assistance to Holguin and Santiago de Cuba.
  • Each flight is carrying more than 525 food kits and 650 hygiene and water treatment kits for over 1,000 families.
  • Additional supplies include kitchen sets, sheets, blankets, and solar lanterns, with a commercial vessel due in the coming weeks.
  • The effort seeks to reach roughly 6,000 families in the provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Holguin, Granma, and Guantanamo.
  • U.S. officials warned the Cuban government not to interfere as delivery is coordinated through the Catholic Church and a network of pastors.