Overview
- Mexico's navy found the two Nuestra América convoy sailboats on Saturday about 80 nautical miles northwest of Havana and reestablished radio contact.
- The vessels carrying nine people and relief supplies were escorted to Havana later Saturday, and officials said the crews were in good health.
- Confusion on Friday grew when the U.S. Coast Guard first said it had a report the boats arrived, then issued an update saying Mexico and Cuba were leading the ongoing search.
- Mexican authorities said unfavorable weather forced a slower, longer route and explained the loss of communication during the crossing.
- Organizers say the grassroots convoy has already delivered roughly 20 tons of food, medicine and solar panels to ease shortages in Cuba as a U.S. fuel blockade drives blackouts.