Cuban Ambassador Eugenio Martínez expressed his gratitude for Mexico’s solidarity with the people of the Caribbean nation and its sincere willingness to help Cuba during this difficult time.

“As President Claudia Sheinbaum reported, the Office of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been coordinating with us to ensure the delivery of material aid,” the diplomat added in a message posted on his social media account.

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Sheinbaum Confirms Shipment of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba in Coming Days

During her regular press conference, this time held in the western state of Michoacán, the President stated earlier that Mexico would send humanitarian aid to Cuba, consisting of food and other supplies, no later than next Monday.

“We are planning to send this aid, if not this weekend, then by Monday at the latest, and it is mainly food and some other supplies that they have requested,” she specified. In a context marked by the United States’ threat to impose tariffs on nations that supply oil to the Caribbean country, Sheinbaum reiterated that Mexico is continuing talks with Washington on the issue.

Diplomatic Negotiations

“We have been involved in all diplomatic efforts to be able to resend oil to Cuba. Obviously, we don’t want sanctions against Mexico, but we are in that dialogue process, and for now, humanitarian aid will be sent,” she reaffirmed.

On January 29, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a supposed national emergency and establishing a process to apply tariffs to goods from countries that send crude oil to Cuba.

This decree, another tightening of the blockade imposed on Cuba for more than 60 years, is part of Washington’s current maximum pressure policy against the island and attempts to justify it with the interests of US national security and foreign policy.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated during a press conference that surrender is not an option for the Caribbean nation and reiterated its willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States, based on respect for sovereignty, independence, and self-determination.

United Peoples, Greater Strength

Diverse voices in Mexico, from members of parliament to political parties and social organizations, have spoken out in recent days in support of the island nation in the face of Washington’s energy blockade, which they have described as unjust, cruel, and anachronistic.

Sheinbaum has stated on several occasions that Mexico will seek ways to support Cuba and emphasized the importance of preventing a humanitarian crisis in the largest of the Antilles following the controversial measures announced by the United States.

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