Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico is looking to restart oil shipments to Cuba in the near term as the island faces worsening shortages. Sheinbaum said the move is intended to provide relief amid Cuba’s deepening energy and broader crises, which are driven in part by a lack of petroleum supply. She said Mexico would pursue shipments through commercial and privately owned firms rather than through state-owned companies, differing from approaches used in the past.
The reports link the renewed focus on Cuba’s fuel needs to disruptions in regional oil supplies earlier in the year. Coverage notes that Mexico had become a key fuel supplier to Cuba after the United States attacked Venezuela in early January and subsequently halted critical oil shipments. With Cuba still struggling to secure sufficient petroleum, Sheinbaum’s comments indicate Mexico is exploring a way to restore deliveries and stabilize access to fuel. The outlets describe the plan as an effort by the Mexican government to coordinate with non-state channels for the shipments, though details on timing, volumes, and the exact logistics are not provided in the excerpts.
