The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed on Monday that her government is preparing a humanitarian aid shipment to Cuba and that details are currently being coordinated with the Cuban embassy in Mexico City to determine the materials that will be sent.
During her morning conference, a journalist asked Sheinbaum what the assistance consisted of, how many tons it would include, and for how long the support would be maintained.
The official responded that the process is still ongoing and that details will be provided once they are finalized.
"We are in that process and obviously in agreement with the Cuban embassy here in Mexico about what exactly they need. We will inform all the details in due time," stated the president.
The announcement comes days after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, imposed a 100% tariff on countries that supply oil to Cuba, a measure that directly affected Mexico and its relationship with the island.
In response, Sheinbaum announced that the shipment of oil to Cuba would be resolved through diplomatic means, but confirmed that her country will continue to provide humanitarian support.
Mexico has maintained a close relationship with the Cuban regime for years and, following the recent U.S. sanctions, has reiterated its stance of "resolving issues diplomatically."
Humanitarian aid, as Sheinbaum announced, is part of that policy of regional cooperation and solidarity, which some interpret as financing for the Cuban regime.
For his part, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, insisted this Monday that it was he who directly asked the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, to stop the shipments of oil to Cuba, and he asserted that the Mexican leader “fulfilled” his request.
"I told the president of Mexico that we didn't want them to send oil there, and she doesn't send oil," Trump stated, highlighting Sheinbaum's cooperation and noting that the Cuban regime "no longer has money, oil, or allies to support it."
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