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This article by Daniela Wachauf originally appeared in the March 26, 2026 edition of El Universal.

The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) reported that it activated the Navy Plan to locate two sailboats carrying nine crew members of different nationalities, with the objective of delivering humanitarian aid in Havana, Cuba.

These ships set sail on March 20 from Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo “without any communication or confirmation of their arrival to date.”

The vessels were scheduled to arrive between March 24 and 25, so the protocols were activated, in compliance with the responsibility of the Mexican State to safeguard human life at sea.

In a statement, the agency indicated that as part of the actions implemented, the Naval Commands of the Fifth Naval Region, Ninth Naval Zone, based in Isla Mujeres and Yucalpetén, were alerted.

As well as the Naval Search, Rescue and Maritime Surveillance Stations (ENSAR) of those commands, in addition to issuing notices to the maritime community, with the purpose of expanding location capabilities.

Only two days ago, the US government murdered four people in the Caribbean (the latest atrocity in its illegal blood-soaked campaign which has killed at least 163 in the Caribbean & Pacific in over 45 air strikes) highlighting how dangerous the Caribbean is.

Also, inter-institutional coordination was established with the Port Captaincy of Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, technical bodies for the analysis of maritime information, which allows strengthening the planning of operations and optimizing decision-making.

The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) emphasized that international coordination is maintained through communication with shipping agencies and Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers (MRCCs) in Poland, France, Cuba, and the United States, as well as diplomatic representations of the countries of origin of the people on board, in order to strengthen cooperation and the exchange of information in real time.

Regarding field operations, surface and air units have been deployed, including Persuader aircraft, which are carrying out maritime and air search patterns on the estimated route between Isla Mujeres and Havana, considering the planned course, possible points of change of course, as well as the prevailing weather conditions and sea currents in the region.

“Likewise, permanent monitoring and continuous analysis of available information is maintained, which allows for the updating of the search action plan and the definition of probable drift zones, with the aim of increasing the probability of locating the vessels,” the agency emphasized.

Furthermore, he called upon the national and international maritime community, including commercial, fishing, recreational vessels and platforms operating in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, to immediately report any information or sightings of the aforementioned vessels to the nearest naval authorities.

The actions are carried out under international search and rescue protocols, prioritizing at all times the protection of human life at sea.

The Mexican Navy reiterated its commitment to use all available resources to locate the vessels and safeguard their crews.

Adnaan Stumo, Maritime Coordinator for the Nuestra América Flotilla to Cuba, who explained in a March 20th interview before departing, that the flotilla has “to arrive as soon as possible because there are a lot of people waiting for us there.” Stumo had previously been kidnapped by israeli forces in October of last year as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.

Ships Were Part of the Nuestra América Flotilla Initiative

Last Friday, March 20, EL UNIVERSAL reported that two ships from the Nuestra América Flotilla initiative, made up of 10 crew members, including a four-year-old child, were preparing to leave Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico , bound for Cuba.

According to the mission coordinator, Adnaan Stumo, the mission consisted of two catamarans named Friends ship and Tiger moth, with between two and three tons of medicines and food supplies.

The names of the crew members are Adnaan, Alexis, Andres, Ayla, Claire, Hugo, Ira, Kun, Pierre, and the minor, who joined the departure of a larger vessel called Granma II, which had set sail from Yucatan.

A 24 meter shrimp-boat, known as the Granma II (formerly known as the Maguro) was also part of the flotilla departing from Mexico, but arrived in San Cristóbal Cuba on the morning of March 24th after an 85 hour journey.

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Vice President JD Vance on Thursday attempted to justify the continued US-Israeli war against Iran by implying that Iran could potentially turn a nuclear bomb into a suicide vest, a claim not grounded in reality. Vance made the claim during a cabinet meeting while discussing military and diplomatic “options” that the US has regarding the […]

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The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative launched last year, under ⁠which partner countries buy U.S. arms for Kyiv, the report said.

LET'S GGGOOO!!!

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Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah has significantly escalated its military operations against Israel over the past few hours, striking over 20 Merkava tanks in south Lebanon and firing long-range ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv.

The escalation saw Hezbollah break its own record, carrying out 87 operations in a single day.

Over 60 rockets were fired toward the Galilee from south Lebanon on 26 March, as ground battles between the resistance and invading Israeli troops continued to intensify.

“The Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted a Merkava tank near the Khazan reservoir in the town of Qana at 07:05 am on Thursday, 26-03-2026, with a guided missile and achieved a confirmed hit, bringing the total number of tanks targeted in the town today to 8,” Hezbollah said in a statement.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that US soldiers have abandoned their bases in the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries since the very beginning of the war, seeking shelter in civilian hotels and offices while turning local populations into human shields.

In a post on X on Thursday, Araghchi stated: “From outset of this war, U.S. soldiers fled military bases in GCC to hide in hotels and offices. They use GCC citizens as human shield.”

Araghchi drew a comparison to practices inside the United States, noting that American hotels routinely deny bookings to military officers whose presence could endanger civilian guests.

“Hotels in U.S. deny bookings to officers who may endanger customers. GCC hotels should do same,” the top Iranian diplomat urged.

“Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, in Bossier Parish not far from Shreveport, was attacked by drone swarms during the week of March 9. The attack disrupted B-52H aircraft launches in support of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. It is the first time a US airbase was temporarily put out of operation in wartime, something that never happened even in World War II.

Each wave forced the Air Force to halt operations and send its personnel to shelters. Barksdale is the command hub of the US Air Force Global Strike Command. Not only are B-52s based there, but the base is part of America’s nuclear triad. It shelters long range nuclear cruise missiles (such as the AGM-86B) and will soon house a new Long Range Standoff cruise missile. Shelters and storage sites for the new missiles are under construction.”

Whole shit’s falling apart.

How much else aren’t they telling the public?

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An 18-month-old toddler in Gaza was returned by the Israeli army to his family with burn marks and puncture wounds on his legs. Doctors say the wounds are clearly the result of torture while the child was detained with his father.

The marks on the child’s legs appear unmistakable. Round burn marks, as if from cigarette butts, as well as puncture wounds. His pants have the same two holes, and they are stained with blood. This was the state in which 18-month-old Jawad Abu Nasser was returned to his family in Gaza by the Israeli army.

In video testimony for Mondoweiss, Waad al-Shafi, 19, from the Maghazi area in central Gaza, holds her son and lifts his legs and feet toward the camera. According to the family, the toddler was subjected to severe torture by the Israeli army. They say that the Israelis had put out cigarettes on his legs and punctured them with sharp objects.

“Here is where his foot was pierced, and here is where cigarettes were put out on him,” Jawad’s mother says, holding his feet as she points to each injury. “And here’s another wound. And another.”

The family says they suspect that Jawad’s torture could have been an attempt to pressure his father into providing information, and they also believe that he was likely there while the soldiers carried out the abuse of his son.

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Netanyahu’s government has been unable to force the ultra-Orthodox into military service despite the multiple ongoing wars

The Israeli army's chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, warned on 25 March that the military is “going to collapse in on itself” after failing to pass a law to recruit soldiers among the ultra-Orthodox (Haredim) and to extend military mandatory service to 36 months.

“The reserves will not last, I am raising 10 red flags,” Zamir stated in an interview with Channel 13.

The warning comes as Israel's military is fighting wars against Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon – where Israeli troops are engaged in a ground campaign to conquer and annex Lebanon's south.

Unless the existing law is changed, the duration of compulsory service is set to decrease to 30 months in January 2027, despite a shortage of many thousands of soldiers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has found it politically difficult to continue to extend mandatory military service while at the same time exempting tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men from conscription into the army.

Left-wing and secular Israelis are angry that the Haredim are not required to share the burden of participating in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and expanding the borders of “Greater Israel” in Lebanon.

Zamir made the comments during a cabinet meeting attended by the prime minister, heads of the defense establishment, and ministers.

“In a short time, the IDF will not be prepared for its routine mission. The reservists will not last,” the chief of staff told attendees.

“The reserves are being eroded. The law needs to be regulated, more reserves are needed, and the tasks are only growing. Maintaining these areas requires reserves, there have been gaps for a long time,” an army source added.

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The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) notes the recent police raids orchestrated by a Taiwanese security team in Swaziland. This action is viewed as a display of colonial power by the Taiwan separatist administration.

A team of approximately 30 security personnel entered Swaziland earlier this month. This team is reportedly an advance group preparing for the visit of Lai Ching-te, the so-called president of Taiwan, who is set to celebrate 40 years of Mswati's dictatorship in Swaziland in end April 2026.

The team has conducted raids and set-ups in areas slated for the president's visit, focusing on projects that align with Taiwan's colonial interests and strategic objectives. Castle Hotel has been identified as a secondary base for a contingency unit to react in case emergency rescue is required for Mr Lai who is not welcome by the oppressed people of Swaziland. Historically, this hotel has been associated with Mswati’s personal escapades, including the controversial acquisition from its previous owner after Mswati refused to pay over 3 years bills after it was occupied by one of his wives. The services of the hotel have ever been a ‘safe-haven’, offering illegal hospitality to Mswati and his close associates accustomed to unpopular habits.

The raids (moping) were executed under the command of the Taiwan ambassador to Swaziland, who is not new to commanding specialised police operations in Swaziland that protect Taiwan's interests in the country. The CPS denounces these actions as a continuation of colonial practices, asserting that Taiwan's unregulated involvement in Swaziland is indicative of their role as a colonial power. They run their affairs the same way colonial mustered did in colonial countries majority in Africa.

The CPS is urging for effective coordination of the Lai Ching-te NOT WELCOME to Swaziland call. We urge active participation from all organizations and sections within the pro-democracy movement to join this call for action.

The Lai Chang-te/Mswati alliance is an obstacle to democratic aspirations of our people, and contributing to the plunder of national resources and perpetuating poverty and underdevelopment in Swaziland. The struggle for democracy remains a priority, and the CPS calls for unity against Taiwan interference in our affairs.

NO to Lai Ching-te visit
No to Taiwan separatist
No to Colonialism
Down with celebrations of dynasty
Forward to Democracy
Forward to National Sovereignty

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a welcoming ceremony for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at Kim Il Sung Square on March 25, KCNA reported.

The ceremony featured a 21-gun salute, honor guard review and national anthems, as Kim Jong-un warmly greeted Lukashenko and senior Belarusian officials.

Lukashenko expressed “heartfelt thanks” to the DPRK leadership and people for their “sincere hospitality,” KCNA reported.

The 49yo study used nowadays to argue against claimants who sued over developing illnesses fue to talc (and asbestos) exposure.

It was retracted after researchers notified the Lancet that the original author was originally comissioned by... Johnson & Johnson.