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The Mexican Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, affirmed this Saturday that his country will continue to provide assistance to Cuba, in accordance with the foreign policy of Claudia Sheinbaum's government, during his speech at the Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), held in Bogotá, Colombia.
"We will continue to provide all the assistance we can to the Cuban people. These are times of solidarity," the diplomat stated while speaking at the event.
De la Fuente emphasized that this stance reflects the historical relationship between both countries and Mexico's approach to international cooperation, also highlighting its commitment to decolonization processes.
Her statements come shortly after the Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed the dispatch of a fourth ship with fuel and supplies to the island, as part of the support actions promoted by her government.
The continuation of this aid comes amid a deep economic and energy crisis in Cuba, marked by prolonged blackouts, food shortages, and the deterioration of basic services—a reality that contrasts with the official narratives supported by the regime's international allies.
Mexico's support has sparked divided opinions. While the government presents it as a gesture of regional solidarity, critical sectors question whether this type of assistance ultimately reinforces the Cuban state apparatus without addressing the structural issues affecting the population.
The chancellor's statements align with other voices both within and outside the region that insist on supporting the Cuban government, amid a context of increasing demands for political and economic change within the island.
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