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A caravan of motorcyclists from the municipality of Amancio, in Las Tunas, set off this Tuesday towards the areas most affected in eastern Cuba to deliver humanitarian aid to those impacted by the hurricane Melissa, which caused severe flooding and material losses in the region.
The initiative was celebrated by neighbors on social media as a spontaneous gesture of popular solidarity. User Miriam CR, in the group Revolico Amancio on Facebook, wrote: “What a joy to see the caravan of motorcyclists from our municipality Amancio with the initiative to show their solidarity for those affected by the cyclone. Thank you, community, because I know that most have contributed their part… God bless my Amancio people!”
The shared images show dozens of motorcyclists carrying packages, clothing, and food, mobilized of their own accord to assist the communities in eastern Cuba most affected by the hurricane.
In the midst of a critical situation, with thousands of families affected, the solidarity action of these residents of Tunero has become a symbol of hope and mutual support in the face of the emergency the country is experiencing after the devastating impact of Melissa.
Cubans in Miami and Madrid gather more than a ton of aid for the victims of Hurricane Melissa
The independent organization Cidadania y Libertad announced that it has managed to collect more than a ton of humanitarian aid aimed at families affected by the devastating impact of the hurricane.
The initiative, which mobilized Cubans both on the island and abroad, reflects the immense spirit of solidarity within the diaspora in response to the humanitarian emergency faced by thousands of families in Santiago de Cuba, Holguín, Bayamo, El Cobre, Contramaestre, and Palma Soriano.
In just three days, the organization managed to collect 2,314 pounds (1.05 tons, divided into 1,664 in Miami and 650 in Madrid) of food, hygiene items, and essential medicines, according to their post on the social network Facebook.
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