Sheinbaum Announces New Shipment of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday the departure of another ship carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba. She reiterated her disagreement with the United States’ measures against the island.

Sheinbaum stated that “Mexico will always be fraternal and in solidarity with all nations of the world, and particularly with Cuba.” That they believe in the self-determination of peoples.

During her press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, she reaffirmed Mexico’s position: “We have never agreed, from the very beginning in 1962, with the blockade against Cuba.”

The president assured that they will continue sending humanitarian aid to a people in need. Also she added that they are currently “focusing on other humanitarian aid efforts.”

At the end of March, the fourth shipment of humanitarian aid from Mexico arrived in Cuba. With more than 96 tons of food supplies, mainly beans and rice.

At that time, the total amount of humanitarian aid destined for the Cuban civilian population reached 3,125 tons. According to data from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

For more than six decades, the United States has imposed an economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island. Which was tightened last January through an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump, resulting in an energy embargo.

In response to this situation, initiatives arose in Mexico in support of Cuba, both from the government—which sent aid shipments. Also from the legislature, local administrations, social movements and organizations, unions, and political parties.

On May 1st, the Republican president announced further coercive measures against the island. Declared his intention to take control of the Caribbean nation “almost immediately.” Said that, after the war in Iran, he might send the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to within 100 yards (91.44 meters) of the coast.

Trump’s threats sparked outrage and condemnation from popular sectors, governments, and politicians worldwide.

With information from Cubadebate and Prensa Latina

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