Summary
Mexico has stopped sending oil to Cuba temporarily, saying it was a choice made without outside pressure, despite rising tensions with President Trump. Venezuela, previously a major oil supplier to Cuba, stopped its shipments after its president was taken to the United States. President Trump is pushing for stronger actions against Cuba, aiming to cut off its oil supply even more.
Key Facts
- Mexico has temporarily stopped its oil shipment to Cuba.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the decision was made independently, not due to U.S. pressure.
- Venezuela's oil shipments to Cuba stopped after its president was taken to the U.S.
- Mexico previously supplied 44% and Venezuela 33% of Cuba’s oil.
- President Trump has increased demands on Mexico while pressuring Cuba.
- Mexico is in talks with the U.S. over a trade deal amid these tensions.
- Cuba still gets some oil from Russia and Algeria.
- President Trump has publicly called for Cuba to make a deal, but Cuban President Diaz-Canel rejected talks with the U.S. under current conditions.
