Mexican Navy Finds Missing Aid Boats Bound for Cuba, All Crew Members Safe

Two sailboats carrying humanitarian supplies from Mexico to Cuba that had been missing for several days have been found by the Mexican Navy with all crew members safe. The vessels are part of a larger international aid convoy working to deliver food, medicine and other essential supplies to Cuba.

Mexican naval forces have successfully located two sailboats that disappeared while transporting humanitarian supplies to Cuba, with all crew members reported safe, according to a representative from the Nuestra America Convoy on Saturday.

The vessels are part of an international grassroots relief mission aimed at delivering essential items including food, medical supplies, infant formula and other necessities to Cuba. This effort comes as the island nation faces severe challenges due to U.S. sanctions that have restricted oil shipments and other goods, resulting in widespread power shortages and forcing the government to limit public services.

“The vessels are continuing their journey to Havana,” a convoy representative informed Reuters. “The Convoy remains on track to complete its mission — delivering urgently needed humanitarian aid to the Cuban people.”

The two sailboats had vanished after setting sail from Mexico’s Isla Mujeres last Saturday and were scheduled to reach Cuba’s capital city between March 24 and 25.

Officials have not yet provided details about what caused the boats to go missing.

Earlier on Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard initially informed the French news agency AFP that the vessels had been recovered, but subsequently withdrew that statement and said search operations were ongoing, creating uncertainty about their status.

The Nuestra America coalition, which translates to “Our America” in English, encompasses nearly 300 organizations spanning more than 30 nations. These include nonprofit groups, labor unions, political organizations and elected officials.

The coalition has successfully transported roughly 20 tons of relief supplies to Cuba through both air and sea routes, including food items, medications, solar energy equipment and bicycles.