Eight Cuban rafters disappeared in the Caribbean Sea, prompting the Mexican Navy to deploy a search operation, as reported by CiberCuba on February 22, 2026, at approximately 5:15 PM UTC within the reporting window from 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM UTC. The incident involves a group of eight Cuban balseros whose raft vanished during their journey, according to the CiberCuba report published on X (formerly Twitter). The Mexican Navy initiated the search effort in response to the disappearance in the Caribbean waters. CiberCuba detailed the event in a post linking to further coverage, stating the rafters went missing and highlighting the navy's deployment for rescue operations.
