Mexican Navy Locates Missing Aid Sailboats, Crew Safe in Cuba
Key Takeaways
- Mexican Navy located two missing sailboats carrying humanitarian aid bound for Cuba.
- Crews comprising nine people are safe, and boats resumed journey to Havana.
- The vessels were spotted about 80 nautical miles from Havana by Mexican aircraft.
Aid Sailboats Found
Two Mexican sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba were found and their crews confirmed safe.
The vessels were spotted by a Mexican Navy aircraft about 80 nautical miles from Havana.
Nine people were on board, including an American, French, and German citizen and a four-year-old boy.
Journey Delayed, Search Initiated
The sailboats departed Isla Mujeres on March 20 and were expected to arrive by March 27.
Communication was lost on March 24, leading to a search-and-rescue operation.
The aid mission is part of wider efforts responding to shortages following a US-imposed oil blockade.
Crew Express Solidarity
Adnaan Stumo apologized for causing worry and said they were never in any real danger.
He emphasized solidarity with the Cuban people.
The convoy has delivered roughly 50 tonnes of supplies during the blockade.
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