The Mexican government announced that it has sent more than 814 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba. Amidst the tightening of the economic blockade imposed by the United States on the Caribbean nation.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs specified that. In compliance with the instructions of President Claudia Sheinbaum, the logistics support ships Papaloapan and Isla Holbox, of the Mexican Navy. Set sail this Sunday from the port of Veracruz.
The supplies, originating from the Central Naval Region, were gathered at the dock of the National Port System Administration in Veracruz. From where the shipment was loaded.
According to reports, the Papaloapan is transporting essential food items. Including liquid milk, meat products, cookies, beans, rice, tuna in water, sardines, and vegetable oil. As well as personal hygiene products, with a cargo of approximately 536 tons of these goods.
Meanwhile, the Isla Holbox loaded just over 277 tons of powdered milk for the same purpose. These donations are expected to arrive at their destination in four days. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, more than 1,500 tons of powdered milk and beans remain to be shipped.
The statement emphasized that, with these actions, the Government reaffirms the humanist principles and solidarity that guide it. Also its commitment to international cooperation between nations. Especially with those who, in situations of emergency and vulnerability, require humanitarian aid.
“Cuba and Mexico are sister nations, heirs to a long history of solidarity that we honor today,” it stressed. In noting that the Mexican people maintain their tradition of solidarity with the people of Latin America. Particularly with the people of Cuba, the Foreign Ministry also recalled the aid sent in recent months to other countries in need.
In this regard, it mentioned the support provided in response to the wildfires in California, USA, and Chile, the floods in Texas, and the tragedies caused by natural disasters in various nations across the continent.
Sheinbaum stated last Friday that Mexico would send humanitarian aid to Cuba no later than tomorrow. While diplomatic efforts continued to secure oil supplies. Following Washington’s threat to impose tariffs on countries that send crude oil to the largest of the Antilles.
Diverse voices in Mexico, from members of parliament to social organizations and political parties. Such as the ruling Morena party and the Labor Party, have expressed their support for the island nation in the face of the United States’ energy blockade. Which they have described as unjust, cruel, and anachronistic.
With information from Prensa Latina
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