Summary
Two Mexican ships have arrived in Havana, Cuba, carrying humanitarian aid, despite a U.S. oil blockade on Cuba. The U.S. has been trying to stop Cuba from getting oil, which has led to a shortage in the country. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised more aid to Cuba and is encouraging dialogue between Cuba and the U.S.
Key Facts
- Two Mexican ships docked in Havana, Cuba, bringing humanitarian aid.
- The aid arrives as the U.S. continues to block oil supplies to Cuba.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that more help will be sent to Cuba.
- The U.S. oil embargo on Cuba began in January under President Donald Trump.
- Venezuela, previously a major oil supplier to Cuba, is now cut off due to U.S. actions.
- Trump has suggested Cuba's government could collapse without Venezuelan support.
- The U.S. has declared the situation a "national emergency" and implementing tariffs on countries trading oil with Cuba.
- Mexico, a key trading partner with the U.S., opposes the oil blockade.
