Argentina will deploy a contingent of 32 Armed Forces personnel and resources from the Argentine Army to Colombia to assist with the humanitarian response following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that affected the country.
The mission will have its operations center in the city of Quibdó, in the Chocó department, one of the areas most affected by the quake. The operation will include capabilities for water collection, purification, and distribution, logistical support for hospitals, and a food distribution center with a field kitchen.
Additionally, Argentina will send 4,000 food solutions, intended both for the affected population and to ensure the self-sufficiency of the Argentine personnel during the deployment.
Argentina will send a Hercules C-130 with equipment
The operation will be supported by a Hercules C-130 from the Argentine Air Force, which will transport most of the necessary materials for carrying out the assistance tasks from the I Air Brigade in El Palomar.
Among the items sent are a field kitchen, a water purification plant, and various logistical support resources.
Meanwhile, an Embraer RJ-140 will transport the 32 members of the Argentine contingent who will be directly involved in the humanitarian mission.
The loading of the Hercules C-130 will begin at 16:00 at the I Air Brigade in El Palomar, while takeoff is scheduled for 19:00. The flight transporting the Argentine personnel will depart at 23:00.
A mission in one of the most affected areas
The contingent will have its operational base in Quibdó, a region that presents significant logistical challenges for the deployment of aid due to its geographical isolation, dense jungle, heavy rainfall, and limitations in road infrastructure.
