Mexico continues oil supplies to Cuba despite Trump's threats

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed her country’s stance on supporting Cuba, stating that Mexico will continue to send oil to the island through diplomatic channels. The decision is justified on humanitarian grounds, although it has met with a sharp reaction from the Donald Trump administration, which threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on countries supporting the Cuban regime.

Strategic Diplomatic Move Amid Economic Pressure

During her visit to Sonora, Sheinbaum also announced that Mexico will send additional humanitarian aid containing other essential goods to Cuba this week. Such actions by Mexico reflect its position regarding the embargo imposed by the United States. It is worth noting that Mexico has replaced Venezuela as the main fuel supplier to the Cuban economy—following a significant decline in supplies from the South American country.

Escalation of Sanctions and Threats to the Economy

The US administration is intensifying efforts to isolate Cuba. Imposing tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island is another element of this strategy. Economic threats are increasingly burdening Mexico, which must balance relations with the US and commitments to Cuba. The history of Venezuelan support—where the country subsidized oil in exchange for medical personnel and security—illustrates the scale of dependency now facing the Cuban regime.

Humanitarian Risks at the Forefront of Geopolitical Conflicts

The Mexican foreign minister recently warned that further tariff threats could lead to a serious humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Mexico, choosing to maintain oil supplies despite economic threats, places humanitarian issues above trade pressure. Such actions increase tensions in trade relations between Mexico and the US but highlight the Mexican government’s commitment to international solidarity.