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A lot of 6.2 tons of food and essential products delivered the Ministry of Environment (Minam) to the affected families as a consequence of the intense rains and floods that occurred recently in the San Martin region, which have damaged crops and limited access to food, leaving the villagers in vulnerable situations.
The Minister of the Environment, Juan Carlos Castro, led the aid to the districts of El Porvenir-Pelejo and Papoplaya, located on the banks of the Huallaga River. With this initiative managed by the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp), the impact of said emergency on the affected population is sought. Within that framework, he indicated that this humanitarian aid reflects governments interest and commitment to support populations affected by the inclement nature, so that communities can resume their activities shortly.
He also stressed that its portfolio immediately activated the work articulated with the National Institute of Civil Defense and the Regional Emergency Operations Command to declare this area of the country in emergency, in order to ensure that the necessary help reaches these districts. In that line, he remarked that the Minam continues to coordinate with various sectors so that the assistance is permanent.
Humanitarian aid
The donation of 267 fortified rice boxes previously delivered for the Papoplaya district is complemented by the delivery made on March 17 that included sugar, moisturizers, dairy, fish canned, kitchen oil, cookies and cereals. This contributes to food security of more than 300 settlers.
The aforementioned activity, carried out on the eve, was carried out at the headquarters of the Cordillera Azul National Park, with the participation of the District Mayor of Papoplaya, Raul Juro; and from the governor Yakeline Jara. The head of said protected natural area, Gustavo Montoya, said that with this solidarity action the populations that are the main allies in the conservation of biodiversity are supported. As government officials we are willing to support them in everything within our reach, he emphasized. Then, he thanked the valuable of allied institutions such as Das Peru and Cima Cordillera Azul.
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The Cordillera Azul National Park, which covers the regions of San Martin, Ucayali, Loreto and Huanuco. It houses 225 communities that depend on their natural environment. In its territory it retains various species, biological communities and geological formations typical of the Montano and Premontane forest of the blue mountain range. In addition, it protects the headwaters of Cuenca that supply water to the entire adjacent area.
