Mexico alerts humanitarian crisis due to U.S. tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba

Published at: 30/01/2026 03:01 PM

The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, warned that the decision of the United States to apply additional tariffs to countries that supply oil to Cuba may generate a humanitarian crisis.

“The application of tariffs to countries that supply oil to Cuba could trigger a far-reaching humanitarian crisis, directly affecting hospitals, food and other basic services of the Cuban people, a situation that must be avoided through respect for international law and dialogue,” Sheinbaum emphasized during a conference in Ciudad Juárez.

Sheinbaum noted that the measure would have an impact on the island's essential services, including hospitals, food and basic supplies, and insisted on the need to respect international law and promote dialogue. He added that Mexico will seek several options to prevent a deterioration in the living conditions of the Cuban people.

The President reiterated that her Government defends the principles of sovereignty and free self-determination and informed that she has instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, to immediately contact the State Department, led by Marco Rubio, to learn the scope of the executive decree announced by Washington and to emphasize the importance of avoiding a humanitarian impact.

Sheinbaum highlighted that Mexico maintains its tradition of cooperation and respect in the international arena, Sputnik reported.

Mazo News Team