Canada donates $400,000 to support communities in Guantánamo affected by the hurricane

In response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Oscar in Guantánamo, Canada announced donations totaling $400,000 to support the affected communities in that Cuban province.

Of this amount, $350,000 will be allocated to providing essential services for water, sanitation, and hygiene, as well as to the distribution of relief supplies for 25,000 people over a period of up to six months.

This initiative aims to mitigate the immediate impact of the hurricane and ensure that the basic needs of those affected are addressed, the Canadian government stated in a post on X.

In a second post, he adds that he will contribute $50,000 to UNICEF Cuba, aimed at providing medical kits that will benefit 12,000 people over a three-month period.

This action complements humanitarian aid efforts in an area that has been severely affected by the weather phenomenon and adds to the initiatives of other entities, such as Mexico and the United Nations (UN), which have sent resources to alleviate the crisis facing the people of Guantanamo.

Hurricane Oscar left at least eight dead and two missing in the province of Guantánamo, which was already facing a severe crisis and extreme poverty.