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March 29, 2026

2 boats carrying aid to Cuba arrive in Havana after being reported missing

Updated on: March 28, 2026 / 10:00 PM EDT / CBS/AP

2 boats carrying aid to Cuba arrive in Havana after being reported missing

TL;DR

  • Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid from Isla Mujeres, Mexico, to Havana, Cuba, have arrived in Havana.
  • The boats, which departed on March 20, lost contact due to bad weather, raising concerns.
  • Mexico's navy located the vessels northwest of Havana and provided support.
  • The delay was attributed to adverse weather conditions requiring a longer route, with no serious danger to the crews.
  • The aid is part of a convoy aiming to support the Cuban people, who are facing a potential humanitarian crisis due to a U.S. fuel blockade.
  • The arrival highlights a growing trend of international aid shipments to Cuba.

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