MEXICO CITY, March 30 – During her Monday morning news briefing, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stood firm on her nation’s authority to deliver fuel supplies to Cuba, citing both humanitarian needs and commercial interests as valid reasons.
Her statement came just one day following President Donald Trump’s modified position on restricting petroleum deliveries to the Communist nation, while a Russian tanker was making its way toward Havana’s port.
When asked about potential fuel deliveries to Cuba, Sheinbaum told reporters that the Mexican government “always seeks (to send) humanitarian aid, and it is in that context that we will make the decision.”
The Mexican leader did not provide specific details or establish any timeline regarding when her administration might move forward with oil deliveries to the island.
Sheinbaum revealed that Cuban private businesses, including hotel operations, have contacted Mexican officials about buying petroleum products from Pemex, the country’s state-run energy corporation.
