[R-G] Venezuela sends 364 tons of food to Haiti

[Anthony Fenton]

Venezuela sends 364 tons of food to Haiti


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  2008-04-14 09:35:48

     CARACAS, April 13 (Xinhua) -- A fleet of airplanes carrying 364  
tons of food for humanitarian help took off on Sunday from Venezuela  
to Haiti.

     President Hugo Chavez said the shipment is to help relieve the  
crisis in Haiti that has plagued the country for the last nine days.

     Since last week, Haiti has been the scene of disturbance due to a  
sharp hike in food prices. The situation has also led to many deaths,  
including a 36-year old Nigerian soldier from the UN peace-keeping  
forces attempting to stabilize the situation in Haiti.

     The humanitarian aid from Venezuela includes tons of meat,  
chicken, ham, milk, vegetables, olive oil and lentils, according to  
President Chavez.

     The commander-in-chief of Venezuela assured that the humanitarian  
gesture would be accompanied by strong security.




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