A ship carrying about 400,000 barrels of oil is heading to Cuba from Mexico.

The arrival of the Cuban-flagged ship Vilma is scheduled for the end of this week, after departing from the port of Pajaritos in Veracruz with a cargo of approximately 400,000 barrels of oil, according to information from Mexican media.

The cargo ship, sent to alleviate the energy crisis faced by the island, which was exacerbated by a massive four-day blackout that paralyzed activities and the impact of Hurricane Oscar, has operated exclusively on the Mexico-Cuba route this year.

Since last year, Mexico has supplied oil and other fuels to Cuba, with volumes exceeding those recorded in 2023. A previous shipment of crude oil was dispatched in mid-September to the port of Cienfuegos, according to data from LSEG cited by the Mexican newspaper Milenio.

Recently, Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, announced that her administration was considering sending additional fuel to Cuba as humanitarian aid, aiming to alleviate the impact of widespread blackouts and failures in the electrical infrastructure that have affected the island.

His proposal is complemented by the technical participation of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), which has provided support in collaboration with the Mexican Foreign Affairs Ministry. According to Sheinbaum, these actions reflect Mexico's humanitarian policy and its longstanding opposition to the embargo on Cuba, reaffirming her government's commitment to assist during critical times such as those currently faced by the island.

In addition to sending fuel, the Mexican government has recently donated 100 tons of meat to Cuba to alleviate food shortages amid the prolonged economic crisis and in support of families affected by Hurricane Oscar.