cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/38208
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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The two vessels, carrying humanitarian aid and nine crew members, set sail on March 20th from Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo and were scheduled to arrive between March 24th and 25th.
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