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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Humanitarian aid flight departs Opa-locka for earthquake-stricken Colombia

A humanitarian aid flight is scheduled to depart from Opa-locka, Florida, this Sunday, carrying approximately 2,000 pounds of medical supplies to assist in earthquake relief efforts in Colombia.

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Why It Matters

This flight provides direct medical support to Colombia following a recent earthquake, impacting the availability of emergency supplies for affected populations.

Key Facts

  • A humanitarian aid flight is departing from Opa-locka, Florida, this Sunday.
  • The flight is carrying approximately 2,000 pounds of medical supplies.
  • The aid is intended for Colombia following a recent earthquake.
  • Search and rescue operations in Colombia are ongoing nearly one week after the earthquake.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHelp Land Foundation“Organization coordinating the relief mission.”other140“Number of people reported missing.”personJuan Rojas“Pilot conducting the aid flight.”locationColombia“Destination for aid and site of the earthquake.”locationOpa-locka“Departure point for the humanitarian flight.”personEnder Urdaneta“Founder of Help Land Foundation.”other290“Reported death toll from the earthquake.”other4,000“Number of people reported injured.”other2,000“Pounds of medical supplies being transported.”