2. CBS News — “Jose Salvador Alvarenga’s Survival Story Gets Backing from Mexico Rescue Official” (cbsnews.com, accessed October 2026). Source for: Jaime Marroquin Chiapas State Civil Protection corroboration, boat declared missing two days after November 17 2012 departure, search called off after two days for bad weather and fog, fishermen typically 80-85 miles offshore, Marroquin’s words “Everyone decides how he’s going to fight,” discrepancy note that records used names “Cirilo Vargas and Ezekiel Cordova both 38” vs Alvarenga’s account.
3. The Tico Times — “Details of Salvadoran Castaway’s Marshall’s Arrival Emerge” (ticotimes.net, February 2014, accessed October 2026). Source for: Alvarenga swam boat ashore night of January 29, slept on beach, woke to roosters, Amy Libokmeto and Russell Laijedrik described as “the only residents of nearby Eneaitok,” initial encounter with knife and shouting, “put away put away,” collapsed from weakness, first proper wash in over a year, fed pancakes, communication by notes and drawings, mayor’s son knew Spanish from Dora the Explorer, mayor Ione de Brum refused phone access and contacted Majuro, boat had dead motor plus live tethered bird and bird remains and turtle shell, stayed on Ebon five days before government patrol boat, gave boat to couple who now use it for cargo/passengers.
4. Fox News — “Family of Dead Fisherman Doesn’t Blame Sea Survivor After 13-Month Odyssey” (foxnews.com, February 2014, accessed October 2026). Source for: Roselia Díaz Cueto (Córdoba’s mother) statement “I want it understood that I am not blaming this person,” wish to hear Ezequiel’s final words, Córdoba’s aunt Magdalena describing him as quiet and hardworking, age reported as 22 in family accounts.