A ship carrying humanitarian aid sent by the United States government arrived this Monday at the port of Santiago de Cuba to assist those most affected by Hurricane Melissa, according to the U.S. Embassy in Havana.
The diplomatic mission shared a video on the social network X recorded from the Santiago port, where Charge d'Affaires Mike Hammer explained that the shipment is part of the aid promoted by the Trump Administration "for those most affected" by the weather phenomenon.
“Hello, here at the port of Santiago, where a ship with more humanitarian aid sent by the Trump administration will arrive soon,” Hammer said in the video.
The diplomat also noted that he has been touring the eastern region of the country to verify whether the aid is reaching the people who need it directly.
"I have been touring the region to see if the assistance is reaching those in need and to determine if we can continue sending it to alleviate suffering and to slightly improve the conditions of the people," he added.
In its post, the Embassy emphasized that Washington will continue to provide support "as long as it reaches the people directly," and accompanied the message with the hashtag #ConCubaNoSePidePie.
Cáritas Cuba provided more details about the shipment. According to the humanitarian organization of the Catholic Church, the vessel is carrying seven containers filled with food and hygiene kits donated by the American people to continue supporting affected families.
Once released from the port, the supplies will be sent to the dioceses of Bayamo-Manzanillo, Holguín, and Santiago de Cuba, from where their distribution will be organized “with care, respect, and attention to the beneficiaries,” Cáritas specified.
In its statement, the religious institution emphasized that this action is part of its commitment to support and uphold those in greatest need, especially during emergencies like the one being faced by thousands of Cubans in the eastern part of the country.
The arrival of the ship comes at a critical time for thousands of Cuban families, especially in the eastern part of the country, where the impact of the hurricane has left homes damaged, communities without basic services, and a supply crisis that has been exacerbated by the regime's lack of resources to respond to the emergency.
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