Sheinbaum: Mexico seeks diplomatic agreement with the United States to supply oil to Cuba

Published at: 04/02/2026 01:22 PM

The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, indicated that she is seeking a diplomatic solution with the United States (USA) to continue sending oil to Cuba.

“Mexico is a sovereign country, the problem we have now is that the United States said it will impose tariffs on any country that sends oil to Cuba. That's why we're looking for all diplomatic channels to resolve this problem, because we don't want to affect Mexico either,” Sheinbaum said at a press conference.

Sheinbaum confirmed that, this week, his administration will send humanitarian aid consisting of basic products to the island, while negotiating the oil issue with Washington.

Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico's solidarity is part of a “historic” solidarity policy, Sputnik reported.

“Mexico has always supported Cuba, even in the most authoritarian governments, Cuba was supported, and it was the only country that opposed the blockade” on the Caribbean island, when it was imposed by the United States in 1962, a measure that is now condemned by almost all countries, he recalled.

Mazo News Team