# Cuban maritime migration attempts to Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuban-maritime-migration-attempts-to-mexico > Updated: 2026-09-05T23:45:23.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In August 2026, a shipwreck occurred off the coast of Pinar del Río, Cuba, during an attempted migration to Cancún, Mexico. A small speedboat, reportedly part of an illegal human trafficking operation, suffered mechanical failure and was pushed toward reefs known as “los paredones.” Two individuals, identified as 17-year-old Leodannis Sánchez and 19-year-old Osmaikel, drowned while attempting to swim to shore. More than ten people survived, and authorities detained three individuals suspected of managing the voyage logistics. By September 2026, reports indicated a trend of using high-speed boats for these dangerous maritime journeys. A new vessel carrying 21 individuals departed from Dimas, in the municipality of Mantua, Pinar del Río, heading toward Mexico. This follows other recent incidents, including a group of 19 Cubans who went missing from Havana but were later partially rescued by the Mexican Navy near Yucatán. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: High-speed boat with 21 people departs Pinar del Río for Mexico A high-speed boat with 21 people departed from Pinar del Río, Cuba, heading for Cancún, Mexico. The safe arrival of the passengers remains unconfirmed following the dangerous maritime journey. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/high-speed-boat-with-21-people-departs-pinar-del-ro-for-mexico ### 2026-08-13: Pinar del Río shipwreck kills two during migration attempt to Mexico Two people died and several others are missing after a boat attempting to reach Cancún, Mexico, from Pinar del Río, Cuba, shipwrecked near the coast of Sandino due to engine failure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinar-del-ro-shipwreck-kills-two-during-migration-attempt-to-mexico --- Cite as: Cuban maritime migration attempts to Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cuban-maritime-migration-attempts-to-mexico