Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico
Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"the political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation"
— Carlos Fernandez de Cossio , Politician
"From our country, we are doing everything possible in the search and rescue of these brothers in struggle."
— Miguel Díaz-Canel , Politician
"Este es un protocolo estándar de búsqueda y rescate que se activa cuando las embarcaciones pierden el contacto."
— International Progresista , Activist
"un buque de la Marina llegó a tener contacto con el par de balandras antes de su extravío."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
"existe una especial preocupación por las dos embarcaciones."
— Miguel Díaz-Canel , Politician
Key People
Carlos Fernandez de Cossio is the Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
International Progresista is a humanitarian organization supporting Cuba.
Cuban President and leader of the Communist Party.
Tags
All Coverage
Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.
Mexico's Navy is conducting a search for two sailboats carrying nine people and humanitarian aid to Cuba, which lost contact after departing Isla Mujeres on March 20, 2026.
Activists from the Nuestra América convoy, whose two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba are missing in the Caribbean, estimate that the vessels should arrive in Havana by April 1, 2026, but have initiated a search led by the Mexican Navy.
The Mexican Navy has initiated a search and rescue operation for two sailboats with nine crew members that departed Isla Mujeres on March 20 to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba, but have lost communication.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board
Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
August 14, 2026 at 05:36 PMConditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
August 13, 2026 at 06:36 PMUS eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens - Reuters
US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens Reuters
August 13, 2026 at 10:01 PMHormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US and Iran - Reuters
Hormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US and Iran Reuters
August 14, 2026 at 03:48 AMBetween cartel threats and US airstrikes, Ecuador fishermen have nowhere to hide - Reuters
Between cartel threats and US airstrikes, Ecuador fishermen have nowhere to hide Reuters
August 15, 2026 at 02:35 PMUS warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz - Reuters
US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz Reuters
August 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM