Summary
Two ships carrying aid supplies from Mexico to Cuba are missing in the Caribbean. Mexico has launched a search for the vessels, which have nine crew members from different countries. The ships were expected in Havana but have not made contact since leaving on March 20.
Key Facts
- The missing ships are named Friendship and Tigger Moth.
- They left Isla Mujeres, Mexico, on March 20.
- The ships have nine crew members from Poland, France, Cuba, and the US.
- Mexico is using naval teams and military aircraft to search for them.
- The ships were carrying humanitarian supplies to Cuba amid energy shortages.
- Mexico has contacted international rescue coordination centers for help.
- The Cuban government has not commented on the missing ships.
- Cuba has been receiving aid due to US energy restrictions impacting the country.
