Nuestra America Convoy Sailboats Arrive Havana After Delays
Two missing solidarity vessels reached Havana carrying aid after weather disrupted their journey from Mexico.
Two sailboats from the Nuestra América convoy enter Havana Bay after days without communication. Photo: Naturaleza Secreta de Cuba
March 28, 2026 Hour: 11:58 pm
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Two sailboats arrive safely in Cuba after days without contact in the Florida Strait.
Two sailboats from the Nuestra América solidarity convoy arrived in Havana Bay on March 28 after several days without communication, ending a period of uncertainty following their departure from Mexico.
The vessels, identified as Friendship and Tiger Moth, entered the port at approximately 16:00 local time with assistance from harbor pilots. They were two boats expected from the convoy, which had set sail from Isla Mujeres on March 20.
Their delay triggered concern after they were reported missing since Thursday, prompting a search and rescue operation coordinated by Mexico’s Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR). Both vessels were later located safe.
Text Reads: After days of uncertainty, the two sailboats of the “Nuestra América” solidarity convoy, from #Mexico, arrived today in Havana Bay, #Cuba. Escorted by harbor pilots, the vessels completed their journey, which began in Isla Mujeres on March 20. The multinational crew on board is transporting vital donations for the Cuban Health System and other solidarity purposes, a testament to unwavering commitment.
According to official information, adverse weather conditions and strong headwinds in the Florida Strait disrupted navigation and communications, causing the delay.
A total of nine activists were on board, representing multiple nationalities, including Poland, France, Mexico, and the United States. The group consisted of two women, six men, and a three-year-old child. Four crew members traveled aboard the Friendship, while five were on the Tiger Moth.
The sailboats are part of an initiative led by Progressive International to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba. Their cargo includes medical supplies for the public health system, as well as food, solar panels, bicycles, and other resources intended for local communities.
Adnaan Stumo, coordinator of the convoy, said the group encountered difficulties during the journey but ultimately reached Cuban shores. “We arrived with a simple but powerful message: solidarity with the Cuban people does not stop at borders; it crosses oceans,” he said. “We thank the Mexican Navy for its generous support in ensuring our safety and well-being,” he added.
Authorities indicated that further details about the convoy and its cargo will be released as more information becomes available.
Author: MK
Source: Agencies
