The vaccines have been transported within Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, with the initiative also moving more than 2,400 health professionals and patients, and more than 770 tonnes of cargo including medical supplies and vaccines in South America.
Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group says: “We have transported the 100 million dose of COVID vaccine for free. We will remain committed to making our connectivity available for the benefit of the lives and health of the people of South America.”
An alliance has also been created with solidarity organisations and civil societies in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru to make the expertise, infrastructure, connectivity and speed of transport available at no cost to institutions in agreement.
Colombia will join the alliance in the coming weeks.