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Mexico searches for two humanitarian sailboats missing en route to Cuba

Mexico's navy launched a search after two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid and nine crew left Isla Mujeres for Havana last week but did not arrive or report their position.

Mar 27th 2026 · Mexico

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  • Mexico navy activated a Caribbean search-and-rescue after two sailboats left Isla Mujeres last week bound for Havana and failed to arrive or make contact.
  • The boats were carrying food, medicine and other supplies as part of the volunteer Nuestra America Convoy.
  • Nine crew members of different nationalities were aboard and the vessels were expected in Havana on March 24 to 25.
  • No communication or arrival confirmation has been received while a separate convoy vessel reached Havana on Tuesday.
  • Mexico contacted maritime rescue centers in Poland, France, Cuba and the United States and notified diplomatic representatives of the crew members' countries.

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