President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will send humanitarian aid to Cuba. Consisting of food and other supplies. No later than next Monday, while diplomatic efforts continue to send crude oil.
“We are planning to send this aid, if not this weekend, then by Monday at the latest. It is mainly food and some other supplies that they have requested.” The head of the Executive Branch stated during her regular press conference.
In a context marked by the United States’ threat to impose tariffs on nations that supply oil to Cuba. Sheinbaum reiterated from the western state of Michoacán that talks to send crude oil to the island are ongoing.
“We have been involved in all diplomatic efforts to be able to send oil to Cuba. Obviously, we don’t want sanctions against Mexico. But we are in that dialogue process, and for now, humanitarian aid will be sent,” she reaffirmed.
On the other hand, when asked if she would speak with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the dignitary responded, “If necessary, yes.” “So far, we haven’t raised that possibility. We have been communicating through the Cuban Embassy in Mexico,” she noted.
On January 29th, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a supposed national emergency. Establishing a process to impose tariffs on the assets of nations that send crude oil to Cuba.
This decree, another tightening of the blockade imposed on Cuba for more than 60 years. It is part of Washington’s current maximum pressure policy against the island. Also attempts to justify it with the interests of US national security and foreign policy.
Diverse voices, from members of parliament to political parties and social organizations, have spoken out in recent days. In support of the island nation in the face of Washington’s energy siege. In which they have described as unjust, cruel, and anachronistic.
Sheinbaum has stated on several occasions that Mexico will seek ways to support Cuba. Moreover she has emphasized the importance of preventing a humanitarian crisis in the island nation. Following the controversial measures announced by the United States.
With information from Prensa Latina
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