Many nations are shocked at Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to asphyxiate Cuba—give it the Gaza treatment—with his Executive Order threatening to impose tariffs on any nation that sells oil to Cuba. In her daily press conference Jan. 30, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that of course “We do not want tariffs on Mexico, but we will always look for diplomatic channels to seek solidarity with Cuba.” Mexico has been one of the main suppliers of oil to Cuba, and does not want to come under the gun of the U.S.
She warned that the announced embargo on Cuba could trigger a “far-reaching humanitarian crisis” affecting many aspects of Cuban society, including healthcare and access to food, reported Reuters. This must be avoided, she said, through respect for international law and dialogue between the parties,” La Jornada reported her saying.
