HAVANA.- Two ships of the Mexican Navy They arrived this morning at the port of Havana loaded with humanitarian aid for the island.
This is a measure previously announced by the president Claudia Sheinbaum before the energy crisis that faces Cubaexacerbated by the recent restrictions imposed by USA.
The boats Papaloapan e Holbox Island They transported a total of 814 tons of food and basic productsincluding liquid milk, milk powder, rice, beans, sardines, tuna, meat, biscuits, vegetable oil.
Additionally, they included personal hygiene items intended to support the Cuban civilian population.
The shipment is made weeks after the president of the United States, Donald Trumpthreatened tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cubawhich led the island to ration fuel and affected various essential activities.
During his morning conference this Thursday, Sheinbaum insisted on the willingness of your government to facilitate a dialogue between Cuba and the United States.
This is in the hope that the supply of crude oil can be restored without sanctions, although he acknowledged that this depends on the agreement of the parties.
Mexico sends humanitarian aid to Cuba due to the energy crisis
The sending of aid was announced by the Mexican government as an act of solidarity and humanitarian support towards the Cuban people, who face fuel shortages after the tightening of energy measures and blockades.
The ship Papaloapan brought around 536 tons of food and hygiene products, while Holbox Island took more than 277 tons of milk powderadding more than 800 tons of assistance.
The arrival of the ships occurred around 8:30 in the morning (local time)when the first of them entered the narrow mouth of Havana Bay, followed by the second, according to AP reports.
The Cuban ambassador in Mexico, Eugenio Martínezspread in social networks messages of gratitude for the shipment, describing it as a gesture of solidarity towards the population of the island.
The operation is also part of broader diplomatic efforts, as Mexico temporarily stopped its crude oil shipments to Cuba following threats of US sanctions.
The Mexican government assured that it seeks to ensure a path that allows this supply to be resumed without penalties.
Sheinbaum promises more shipments in the face of US blockade
From the National Palace, Sheinbaum reiterated that there will be more humanitarian shipments destined for Cuba.
He stated that Mexico can serve as a mediator to open a dialogue between Washington and Havanaalthough he noted that this process depends on the agreement of both nations.
On several occasions, the president has criticized the threats of Trumpwarning that a energy siege could trigger a humanitarian crisis In a country with strong dependence on oil and the turismo.
Claudia Sheinbaum has also noted that future shipments could include donations from civil organizations that join official assistance efforts.
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