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Mexico Defies US Sanctions, Vows Continued Humanitarian Aid to Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has committed to ongoing humanitarian support for Cuba, directly challenging U.S. sanctions. The aid includes recent shipments of over 800 tonnes of food supplies delivered via Mexican navy ships. Sheinbaum is also engaging in diplomatic efforts to help Cuba regain access to crucial oil supplies for its electrical grid. This stance comes despite U.S. threats of tariffs against countries that bypass its energy blockade on Cuba.

Key Points: Mexico to Continue Cuba Aid Despite US Sanctions Threat

  • Humanitarian aid continues despite US sanctions
  • Two navy ships delivered 814 tonnes of food
  • Diplomatic push to restore Cuba's oil access
  • US threatens tariffs for circumventing blockade
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Mexican president says aid to Cuba will continue despite US sanctions

President Claudia Sheinbaum pledges ongoing food and fuel support for Cuba, challenging US sanctions and calling the blockade unfair.

"There will be more support. The Mexican people are always solidary. - Claudia Sheinbaum"

Mexico City, Feb 10

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her government will continue providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, despite US sanctions targeting countries that trade with or send oil to the Caribbean nation.

"There will be more support. The Mexican people are always solidary. No one can ignore the situation that the Cuban people are currently experiencing due to the sanctions being imposed by the United States," Sheinbaum said on Monday at her daily press conference, Xinhua news agency reported.

The president called on the United States and the international community to recognize that the sanctions are unfair to the Cuban people.

Mexico has recently dispatched two navy ships carrying 814 tonnes of food supplies to Cuba.

Earlier on Friday, speaking from Michoacan, Sheinbaum said that her government would be delivering the aid imminently.

She said that she would also continue "diplomatic efforts" with the US to restore Cuba's access to oil, a necessary fuel to power the country's electrical grid.

But Sheinbaum acknowledged that the US has threatened to issue tariffs against any country that seeks to circumvent its energy blockade. "Obviously, we don't want sanctions against Mexico," she told reporters.

Her remarks come after Trump issued an executive order last week declaring that Cuba's communist government constituted an unusual and extraordinary threat to the US, thereby requiring a national emergency declaration.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the sentiment, Mexico must be careful. The US has immense economic power. Our own experience shows that balancing relations with major powers is a delicate act. Hope they don't face unnecessary hardship for this.
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Rohit P
Good move! The US can't bully every country. Sanctions that hurt common people are wrong. Cuba needs food and fuel, not more pressure. More nations should show this courage.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this from an Indian perspective. We often talk about non-alignment. This feels like Mexico practicing a form of it, prioritizing human needs over geopolitical pressure. Respect.
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Vikram M
The article mentions 814 tonnes of food. That's a significant amount of aid. It's a practical, neighbourly thing to do. Why should basic necessities be part of an international standoff? Common people suffer the most.
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Karthik V
I have a slightly different take. While aid is noble, the President also says "we don't want sanctions against Mexico." This shows the realpolitik. It's a calculated risk, not pure altruism. Still, the end result helps people, so it's positive.

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