Nuestra América Convoy

The Nuestra América Convoy (English: Our America Convoy) is an international humanitarian movement proposed as a maritime convoy plan to deliver aid to Cuba in response to a severe humanitarian and economic crisis during early 2026. The initiative was initially a flotilla, before being expanded into a global coordinated mission involving the deliveries of humanitarian supplies by air, land, and sea, and is scheduled to converge in Havana on 21 March 2026.

Our America Convoy

Our America Convoy to Cuba

Nuestra América Convoy

The logo of the initiative since February 2026
Formation February 2026; 1 month ago

Region Europe, South America and North America

Organizer David R. K. Adler
Website https://nuestraamericaconvoy.org/

Formerly called Nuestra América Flotilla (Early February 2026)

 
History

Background

National context
Further information: 2026 Cuban crisis

Up until 2026 Cuba had received most of its oil imports from the countries of Mexico and Venezuela; however, following the 2026 United States intervention in Venezuela, oil trade with Cuba from Venezuela was forcefully interrupted and other countries who sent oil to Cuba, such as Mexico, were threatened with tariffs.[1][2] Specifically, the United States has begun blocking oil tankers heading to Cuba, targeting companies such as the Mexican state-owned Pemex.[1] This effort seems to have been tied to ambitions of the Second Trump Administration to bring about a regime change in Cuba by the end of 2026.[3]

The impacts of the policy include blackouts, lack of fuel for aircraft and collection trucks, cancellation of national festivities due to worsening economic conditions, and food as well as humanitarian aid shortages reported by the United Nations Human Rights Office, which stated the current situation created obstacles to its UN World Food Programme relief efforts initiated following Hurricane Melissa and also local food sovereignty.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Formation of the initiative

Before the official creation of the initiative, a convention by the same name as the initiative was held in Bogotà, when delegations from twenty countries agreed to participate in the future initiative, if created.[10]

A coalition of progressive organizations, such as Progressive International and CodePink, founded the initiative in February 2026 after being directly inspired by the Global Sumud Flotilla.[11] The initiative's organizer is David R. K. Adler,[12][13] an activist who previously participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla.[14] The initiative was pushed into creation by the policies of the Second Trump Administration, according to its creators.[15]

Changes in plans in favor of a convoy

Initially, the convoy was supposed to be just a flotilla, thus only including a maritime effort; however, following self reported "overwhelming global solidarity with Cuba" the flotilla transformed into a convoy officially.[13][16]

Goals

Objectives

Planned schedule

A plane with the capacity to guest 200 participants is scheduled to depart towards Havana from Rome with a stop in Milan on 17 March 2026 and it was planned to return on 26 March 2026. As of late February 2026 planes from Germany and Spain were also speculated without a formal confirmation.[10] Il Fatto Quotidiano stated that aid would also depart from Argentina, Mexico and the United States of America, as well as other countries without specifying which.[10]

The plan includes the converging of all the
convoys in the Malecón esplanade where the humanitarian aid and supplies brought by the flotilla would then remain stored and later on distributed around the island.[17]

Reactions

Before departure

By national movements and associations

The National Movement of Solidarity with Cuba in Spain (formed by 65 associations and groups) showed support for the initiative and, as part of their campaign under the slogan of "Against the US Blockade, Energy for Cuba", they vowed to support the convoy upon arrival by protesting outside US embassies and consulates on 21 March 2026.[18]

In Italy the Alternative Student Opposition, Network of Communists and Cambiare Rotta stated they would openly support the convoy, later joined by organization Power to the People (Italy) and labour union Unione Sindacale di Base.[19][20][21]

By notable individuals

Ada Colau, Greta Thunberg, Jeremy Corbyn, and Rashida Tlaib have endorsed the initiative.[22][23] Hasan Piker and Irish rap-group Kneecap announced that they would be joining the convoy in March 2026.[24]

Bibliography

1. "Cuba condemns Trump's decision to impose tariffs on nations sending oil to Cuba". The Caribbean Council. 2 February 2026. Archived from the original on 19 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
2. Robles, Frances (19 January 2026). "U.S. Threatens Cuba's Stability by Choking Off Venezuelan Oil". The New York Times. ProQuest 3290523589. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
3. "Exclusive | The U.S. Is Actively Seeking Regime Change in Cuba by the End of the Year". The Wall Street Journal. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
4. "Cuba libra batalla contra desabasto alimentario" [Cuba wages battle against food shortages]. La Jornada (in Spanish). 14 February 2026. Archived from the original on 14 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
5. "Cuba's Food and Water Supplies Threatened Under U.S. Pressure, U.N. Says". The Wall Street Journal. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
6. "Kuba pogrąża się w mroku. Wschód kraju bez prądu". web.archive.org (in Polish). Retrieved 25 February 2026.
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8. "Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis". BBC News. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
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10. Mantovani, Alessandro (25 February 2026). "La Flotilla diventa Convoy, si parte anche dall'Italia con gli aerei per l'Avana: "Rompere l'assedio a Cuba"" [The Flotilla becomes a convoy, with planes also departing from Italy for Havana: "Break the siege of Cuba"]. Il Fatto Quotidiano (in Italian). Retrieved 26 February 2026.
11. Wilkins, Brett (12 February 2026). "'We Are Sailing to Cuba': Humanitarian Coalition Announces Flotilla to Break US Blockade". Common Dreams. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
12. "Flotilla Internacional con ayuda humanitaria para Cuba llegará el 21 de marzo a la isla" [International Flotilla with Humanitarian Aid for Cuba will arrive on March 21st]. El Siglo (Chile) (in Spanish). 20 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
13. "Flotilla internacional con ayuda humanitaria para Cuba llegará el 21 de marzo" [International flotilla carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba to arrive on March 21]. La Jornada (in Spanish). 19 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
14. Adler, David (25 September 2025). "We are sailing to Gaza. Here's why". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
15. Sartorelli, Gigi (15 February 2026). "Nuestra América Flotilla. Una flotta per rompere l'assedio di Cuba" [Our America Flotilla: A Flotilla to Break the Siege of Cuba]. Contropiano. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
16. "Convoy internacional con ayuda humanitaria llegará a Cuba en marzo" [International convoy with humanitarian aid will arrive in Cuba in March]. La Nación (Argentina). 19 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
17. "Flotilla de ayuda a Cuba se convierte en "convoy" y llegará a La Habana el 21 de marzo" [Aid flotilla for Cuba becomes a "convoy" and will arrive in Havana on March 21]. Infobae (in Spanish). 20 February 2026.
18. "El Movimiento Estatal de Solidaridad con Cuba en España lanza una campaña urgente contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo" [The State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba in Spain launches an urgent campaign against the tightening of the blockade]. Gaceta Crítica. 23 February 2026.
19. "Cuba chiama! Partiamo!" [Cuba is calling! Let's go!]. Contropiano (in Italian). 24 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
20. "Potere al Popolo partecipa al convoglio di solidarietà con Cuba" [People's Power participates in the solidarity convoy with Cuba]. poterealpopolo.org (in Italian). 13 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
21. "Cuba non è sola: USB lancia raccolta fondi in solidarietà e sarà presente nel Nuestra America Convoy" [Cuba is not alone: USB launches solidarity fundraiser and will be present at the Nuestra America Convoy]. areastampa.usb.it (in Italian). 11 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
22. "Global Convoy to Cuba to Converge in Havana on March 21". DiEM25. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
23. "La flotilla de ayuda a Cuba se convierte en "convoy" y llegará a La Habana el 21 de marzo" [The flotilla carrying aid to Cuba has been transformed into a convoy and will arrive in Havana on March 21.]. SWI swissinfo (in Spanish). 19 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
24. Collins, Phineas. "Kneecap to join Nuestra América Convoy to provide aid for Cuba". Hotpress. Retrieved 11 March 2026.

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