It was one of three ships in a flotilla of aid to depart from Progresso, with the other two due to arrive later. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel last week received members of the convoy at the presidential palace, including European politicians such as former British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. The Nuestra America (Our America) coalition includes nearly 300 organizations from more than 30 countries, among them non-governmental groups, unions, political parties and lawmakers. Much more support will follow,” Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, who made the voyage from Mexico, said after disembarking. The Trump administration has cut off fuel supplies to the island nation, and threatened to slap tariffs on countries that deliver oil to Cuba.

Source: International New York Times March 24, 2026 23:32 UTC