Mexico’s navy searches for 2 Cuba-bound aid boats that are missing

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 27, 2026 at 02:41 AM
Mexico’s navy searches for 2 Cuba-bound aid boats that are missing

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The Mexican navy is searching for two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba that have gone missing. The vessels, with nine crew members of various nationalities, departed from Isla Mujeres, Mexico, last Friday and were expected to arrive in Havana between Tuesday and Wednesday. The navy initiated the search after failing to receive communication or confirmation of their arrival. The boats were part of a larger effort by activists to deliver supplies to Cuba, which is facing a humanitarian crisis. The Mexican navy is coordinating with rescue agencies in Poland, France, Cuba, and the United States, as well as diplomatic missions from the crew members' countries of origin, to aid in the search.

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There has been neither communication nor confirmation of their arrival in Cuba.

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The boats were due to arrive in Havana on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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The vessels set sail last Friday from Isla Mujeres.

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The Mexican navy is searching for two boats transporting humanitarian aid for Cuba.

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Activists have left Mexican ports on vessels loaded with food and other supplies for Cuba.

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missing boats 90% humanitarian aid 80% mexican navy 70% cuba 70% search and rescue 60% fuel embargo 50% isla mujeres 50% quintana roo 40%

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South China Morning Post
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Geographic Perspective
Cuba

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