Sheinbaum stresses legal framework for Mexico-Cuba energy agreements

In remarks following her disclosures on historical debt relief, President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that energy sector deals with Cuba are fully compliant with legal standards, aiming to address concerns over their legitimacy.

Building on her earlier revelations at the National Palace press conference about past debt condonations to Cuba under previous administrations, President Claudia Sheinbaum, during an event in Mexico City on December 22, 2025, reaffirmed the strict adherence to legal regulations in current energy collaborations with the island nation.

As reported by Prensa Latina, the president underscored that these agreements operate within applicable frameworks, countering any doubts about their propriety amid ongoing bilateral strengthening. While no new specifics were provided beyond prior mentions of recent Pemex fuel shipments, Sheinbaum's statements highlight the potential mutual benefits in energy amid regional challenges, consistent with Mexico's historical solidarity.

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Mexican President Sheinbaum at podium denying Trump's oil shipment request to Cuba while announcing humanitarian aid, with symbolic tanker and Trump inset.
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Sheinbaum denies Trump's request to stop oil shipments to Cuba

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied that Donald Trump asked her to stop oil shipments to Cuba in a call, and announced humanitarian aid for the island while seeking a diplomatic resolution. Trump confirmed he made the request and praised Mexico's decision. This discrepancy arises amid U.S. tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba.

President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed on December 22, 2025, that Enrique Peña Nieto's government condoned a Cuban debt with Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) in 2013. Additionally, 70% of a historical debt with Bancomext, dating back to the 1990s, was forgiven, and the remainder restructured to boost bilateral trade. These deals are part of Mexico's longstanding support for Cuba.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her country continues sending oil to Cuba under contracts and humanitarian aid, without exceeding historical levels.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she donated 20,000 pesos personally to Humanidad con América Latina, the association promoted by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to aid Cuba. She revealed this during her morning conference on March 30, acknowledging prior issues with the bank account. Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña also contributed 64,000 pesos.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a brief 15-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump on January 12, 2026, to defend Mexico's sovereignty amid threats of military intervention against drug cartels. Sheinbaum rejected the need for US troops and highlighted existing bilateral cooperation. Trump also inquired about Mexico's stance on the situation in Venezuela.

President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified on Monday, March 16, 2026, the origin of the bank account former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shared on his X account for donations to the Cuban people, affected by a US fuel blockade. The account belongs to the civil association Humanidad con América Latina, a citizen initiative that requested authorization from the Secretariat of Finance. Sheinbaum emphasized that all bank accounts are fiscalized.

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that officials from his government have held conversations with United States representatives to address bilateral differences. The discussions aim to seek solutions through dialogue and evaluate both sides' willingness to take actions benefiting their peoples. The announcement came during a Central Committee of the Communist Party meeting and in a national address.

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