Summary
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to send food and supplies to Cuba in response to a U.S. oil blockade. Sheinbaum aims to negotiate with President Donald Trump to lift the blockade, while considering the risk of U.S. sanctions against Mexico. This humanitarian aid aims to help Cuba, which faces significant economic challenges and energy shortages.
Key Facts
- Mexico plans to send humanitarian food aid to Cuba soon.
- The U.S., under President Trump, has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba, viewing its government as a threat.
- The U.S. announced it will levy tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba.
- Mexico is trying to negotiate with the U.S. to lift the oil blockade.
- Venezuela, previously a major oil supplier to Cuba, stopped oil shipments following U.S. pressure.
- The U.S. issued additional humanitarian aid of $6 million to Cuba through the Catholic Church.
- Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister criticized the U.S. aid as hypocritical due to the ongoing blockade.
- The island nation is experiencing severe economic difficulties, including power shortages.
