International Humanitarian Aid Convoy Nuestra América Sails to Cuba

The economic situation in Cuba has reached a critical point, prompting international organizations to take extraordinary steps. The main coordinator of the efforts is the Progressive International, which organized the mission named „Nuestra América”. The project evolved from the original idea of a small flotilla into a large-scale logistical operation. A significant element of the campaign is the support of Greta Thunberg, who has publicly endorsed the aid shipment, although organizers have not yet definitively confirmed her physical presence on board one of the ships bound for Havana. Cuba has been grappling for decades with an economic embargo imposed by the United States, which, combined with the inefficiency of the internal economic system, leads to chronic shortages of food and fuel.The supplies primarily include essential items such as rice, beans, amaranth, biscuits, and canned sardines and peaches. Already, hundreds of Cuban families, including seniors like 70-year-old Guillermo Beltrán, have received packages marked „Made in Mexico”. These actions are financed and supported by the Mexican Navy, which provided vessels to transport food and construction materials. The next stage of the operation anticipates the arrival of the international convoy in the Cuban capital precisely on March 21, 2026, which is intended to be a symbol of solidarity against the island's growing isolation. March 21 — date of the main convoy's arrival in Havana The crisis on the island has deepened in recent years due to sanctions and problems with energy infrastructure, resulting in regular power outages. However, the humanitarian initiative is sparking controversy on the international stage. Critics point out that the aid could be used propagandistically by the authorities in Havana, while supporters emphasize the apolitical nature of the support for the suffering civilian population. Through her involvement, Greta Thunberg is trying to draw attention to the fact that ecological and social crises are inextricably linked, especially in the Caribbean region. Timeline of the Nuestra América Mission: February 19, 2026 — Distribution of Gifts; February 20, 2026 — Thunberg's Declaration; March 21, 2026 — Mission Goal Emphasizing solidarity with the Cuban people and criticism of the U.S. embargo as the main cause of shortages on the island. | Concerns about the instrumental use of aid by the regime in Havana and skepticism towards the involvement of climate activists.