Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed Tuesday night the goal of sending humanitarian aid to Cuba. She reiterated her country’s willingness to mediate between the island nation and the United States, should both nations request it.
“Our goal is to send the aid this week. We’ll see if it’s possible. Obviously, we also need to know their needs. Because it’s not just a matter of what Mexico decides to send,” the president stated. Adding that she would be properly informed.
In response to a question during her usual press conference at the National Palace. The head of the Executive Branch considered that this would not generate tensions with the United States.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring a supposed national emergency. Establishing a process to impose tariffs on goods from nations that send oil to Cuba.
This decree, another tightening of the embargo imposed on Cuba for more than 60 years. It is part of Washington’s current maximum pressure policy against the archipelago. Also it attempts to justify it in the interest of US national security and foreign policy.
During a visit to the northern state of Sonora, Mexico’s Secretary of State. Sheinbaum, stated on Sunday that her country will continue to seek, through diplomatic channels, the shipment of crude oil for humanitarian reasons. Announced that food and other basic goods will be sent this week.
Regarding whether she would agree to mediate between Washington and Havana. Also the official maintained that it depends on Cuba and the United States and emphasized that her nation “has always been willing to address any conflict throughout its history. And this is no exception.”
“Mexico, in the best history of our diplomacy and foreign policy. It will always be willing to support the sovereignty of nations and dialogue. For the peaceful resolution of conflicts,” she emphasized.
Diverse voices, from parliamentarians to political parties and social organizations. They have spoken out in recent days in support of the Caribbean nation in the face of the new U.S. measure. Described as unjust, cruel, and anachronistic.
“Depriving Cuba of access to oil means paralyzing the country. Applying a collective punishment that is considered genocide under international law. It is the greatest violation of human rights,” activist Olivia Garza recently stated.
The vice president of the José Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Mexico also pointed out that it constitutes a violation of international trade norms. “By unilaterally applying the extraterritoriality of the empire’s aggressive policy.”
With information from Prensa Latina
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