Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reaffirmed her nation’s longstanding diplomatic relationship with Cuba, emphasizing that bilateral ties transcend political party affiliations in both countries. The statement came during a press engagement where Sheinbaum addressed questions regarding potential oil shipments to Cuba and broader geopolitical dynamics.
President Sheinbaum highlighted that Mexico consistently opposed the United States’ economic blockade against Cuba from its inception, establishing a historical precedent for diplomatic solidarity. “The Mexico-Cuba relationship is historic,” Sheinbaum stated on December 22. “Mexico was the only country that opposed the blockade imposed by the United States from the outset. Therefore, regardless of the political party in power, there has always been a Mexico-Cuba relationship.”
The comments followed Sheinbaum’s recent telephone discussion with former US President Donald Trump, wherein the Republican figure announced intentions to initiate ground operations against cartels. This development occurs against a backdrop of escalating US aggression toward Venezuela and continued threats against Cuba and other nations.
Sheinbaum elaborated on the multidimensional cooperation between Mexico and Cuba, citing energy collaboration and frequent diplomatic exchanges spanning decades. These interactions have persisted irrespective of changing political leadership in Washington, demonstrating the resilience and continuity of Mexico-Cuba relations despite external pressures.
The Mexican leader’s remarks directly addressed inquiries about sustaining oil exports to Cuba, which continues to endure a comprehensive economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by Washington over sixty years ago. Experts universally recognize this embargo as the primary impediment to Cuba’s economic development and international integration.