- Mexico is sending two aid ships to Cuba, according to a statement from the Mexican Foreign Ministry.
- The ships are carrying 814 tons of essential food supplies, including milk, meat, rice, and powdered milk.
- The island nation is facing severe shortages of fuel and energy, a situation exacerbated by the cessation of oil deliveries from Venezuela following a U.S. Blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers.
The two Mexican Navy ships are expected to reach Cuba in four days.
Mexico stated it maintains a tradition of solidarity with the countries of Latin America, and particularly with Cuba. The country also noted its recent support for U.S. States impacted by wildfires in California and flooding in Texas.
U.S. Oil Blockade
Cuba’s situation has become increasingly strained since U.S. President Donald Trump enacted a full blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers delivering supplies to the island in December. The blockade has led to widespread power outages, shortages of food and medicine, and a decline in tourism.
Following the U.S. Government’s actions against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Havana lost a key ally. Trump also threatened tariffs on Cuba’s remaining oil suppliers. Even Mexico, previously Cuba’s largest oil provider, halted its deliveries.
