Mexico's Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, assured that his country will not suspend humanitarian aid despite the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump against countries providing resources to Cuba.
During the plenary meeting of legislators from the ruling party Morena, De la Fuente defended that Mexican foreign policy “is based on principles of cooperation, respect, and solidarity” and that Mexico “will do everything possible to ensure that aid reaches those who need it,” even in contexts of high international tension.
The chancellor emphasized that constitutional principles and international law, including the United Nations Charter, support the continuation of that assistance.
"We do not accept that humanitarian aid is interrupted when a country in the world needs it," he stated, clearly alluding to Cuba, the primary beneficiary of the recent Mexican shipments.
The statements come amid increasing pressures from Washington to curb the energy supply to the island, following Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on countries that maintain trade or support ties with the regime of Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had acknowledged days earlier that the new tariffs could "aggravate the humanitarian situation" on the island, although she insisted that Mexico "will maintain solidarity without jeopardizing its sovereignty."
De la Fuente also stated that dialogue with the United States will remain open and that he has already communicated with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to understand the extent of the measures.
"Diplomacy is not exercised with noise, but with firmness and respect," concluded the chancellor.
Amid the energy and economic crisis affecting the Cuban population, the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced this Sunday that her government plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba, including food, basic supplies, and other essential products, while efforts are made to resolve the issues related to the oil supply to the Island through diplomatic channels.
From the coast of Sonora, where she led an official event, Sheinbaum explained that the aid will be coordinated by the Navy Secretariat and aims to alleviate the shortages faced by families, hospitals, and essential services in the largest of the Antilles.
"We are already carrying out all the necessary work to send humanitarian aid that the Cuban people require, including other essential goods and supplies," declared the leader.
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