Mexico Navy Searching for Missing Humanitarian Boats to Cuba

0:00On March 27th, Mexico's Navy has kicked off a search and rescue mission in the Caribbean for two sailboats loaded with humanitarian aid headed to Cuba. The vessels left Isla Mujeres in Cantana Rue on March 20th, carrying nine crew members from various countries. They were set to reach a van up between March 24th and 25th, but never showed up. No contact has come from the boat since they departed, prompting the Navy to act on Thursday. Those confirmed the sailboats were part of a larger volunteer convoy, aiming to ease Cuba's struggles. This grassroots push, called the Newestia-America Convoy, focuses on Cuba's ongoing blackouts and economic crunch. Supporters packed the boats with basics, like rice, beans, baby formula, medicine and wipes. One other ship from the group docked safely in Havana on Tuesday. The Navy is looping in rescue teams from Poland, France, Cuba and the United States, plus diplomats from the crew members' home countries. Efforts are underway to track any signals or sightings.

1:01As the operation ramps up across the region, families and organizers hold out hope for quick updates on the missing sailboats and their crews. You've been listening to Global News Today, AI-powered Global Coverage.