Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday rejected a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that she had agreed to halt Mexico’s oil shipments to Cuba.
Trump said over the weekend that he had discussed the issue with Sheinbaum and that she had agreed to his request without objection. He has previously warned that countries supplying oil to Cuba could face tariffs of up to 100%.
Sheinbaum said no such instruction had been given by Trump and denied that Mexico had committed to stopping oil shipments. Instead, she said Mexico is preparing to send a humanitarian aid shipment to Cuba later this week.
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Sheinbaum added that any discussions related to Cuba policy are being handled through formal diplomatic channels. She said the matter is being addressed by Mexico’s Foreign Ministry, led by Juan Ramón de la Fuente, in coordination with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and that all available diplomatic avenues are being explored.
Separately, the Mexican government confirmed plans for a humanitarian mission to Cuba, with support from the Navy, to deliver essential supplies aimed at addressing urgent needs on the island.
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