Two Mexican aid boats that disappeared at sea while delivering aid to Cuba have been located northwest of the Cuban capital of Havana following a search and rescue operation, Mexico’s navy said Saturday.
The sailboats were located 80 nautical miles from Havana using Mexican naval aircraft and communication is being maintained with the vessels via radio, according to an update from the Secretariat of the Mexican Navy (SEMAR).
A spokesperson for the Our America Convoy confirmed to CNN Saturday morning that the crew members of the sailboats are safe.
“Their crews are safe and the boats continue their journey to Havana. The convoy continues its course to complete its mission: to…