Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed on Monday her nation’s unwavering commitment to the sovereignty of nations by confirming that the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Cuba will continue.
In a press conference during her usual morning briefing, the president emphasized that the Mexican people have always been characterized by their fraternity, assuring that her administration cannot remain indifferent to the extreme difficulties currently facing the Cuban population.
The confirmation of the continued delivery of humanitarian aid to the Caribbean island comes after two ships departed from the port of Veracruz on Sunday, February 8th, carrying humanitarian aid.
The ship Papaloapan is transporting 536 tons of essential food supplies, including milk, meat products, cookies, beans, rice, tuna, sardines, and vegetable oil, as well as personal hygiene items. Meanwhile, the ship Isla Holbox loaded 277 tons of powdered milk. This aid is expected to arrive on the island next Thursday.
The Foreign Ministry reported that more than 1,500 tons of powdered milk and beans remain in government warehouses, awaiting shipment. The coordination of this aid was overseen by Lázaro Cárdenas Batel, Chief of Staff to the President, the Cuban Ambassador, Eugenio Martínez, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheinbaum explained.
Meanwhile, Sheinbaum referred to the executive order signed on January 29th by US President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to the island, an action she described as unjust. On that date, Trump also declared a national emergency in the United States due to an alleged Cuban threat to U.S. security.
Sheinbaum considered that these policies directly affect the Cuban people by hindering the operation of essential services such as hospitals and schools. In this regard, the Mexican president stressed her disagreement with Cuban society being harmed by political differences. “The only ones who can decide how they are governed are the people themselves. That’s very important. You can’t harm the people, even if you don’t agree with the government, you can’t make a people suffer.”
IMAGE CREDIT: Sheinbaum: “We will support Cuba in whatever way is necessary” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the tightening of US sanctions against Cuba on Monday, especially the threat of oil tariffs, and reaffirmed the continued delivery of humanitarian aid to the island. Photo: teleSUR
[ SOURCE: cubainformacion.tv ]
