International Flotilla Delivers 14 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba

Global activists circumvent U.S. sanctions to deliver 14 tons of food and medicine to Cuba via a flotilla from Mexico as the island faces a dire economic crisis.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT

Source: Reuters

The "Granma 2" Arrival

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, a small vessel named the Maguro—rechristened "Granma 2" by its crew—entered Havana Harbor. The ship is the first of three expected from the port of Progreso, Mexico.

The Cargo: The delivery included 14 tons of food, medicine, solar panels, and bicycles.

Air Support: This sea delivery follows 6 tons of goods flown in by activists over the previous week, specifically targeting Cuban hospitals.

Symbolism: The name "Granma 2" is a historical nod to the yacht used by Fidel Castro in 1956 to launch the Cuban Revolution.

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