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Sheinbaum Defends Mexico’s Oil Shipments to Cuba as Sovereign, Humanitarian Aid

Pemex will publish shipment details in the coming days to provide public accounting.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the decision will not harm ties with the United States or President Donald Trump.
  • Sheinbaum stated Mexico is ready to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Havana if both governments agree.
  • The president of the Senate, Laura Itzel Castillo, affirmed Mexico’s sovereign right to sell or donate oil to any country.
  • The government highlighted a long‑term financial strategy for Pemex backed by the Finance Ministry, citing improved credit ratings.
  • Sheinbaum pointed to higher refining output, including the Dos Bocas refinery surpassing 300,000 barrels per day.