Mexico offers food aid to Cuba amid US fuel shortage.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba and is negotiating with US President Donald Trump to lift the oil blockade on the island. Trump issued an executive order declaring Cuba a threat, leading to threats of tariffs on countries aiding Cuba. The US increased pressure on Cuba after the abduction of Venezuelan leader Maduro, resulting in Venezuela stopping oil supplies to Cuba. Despite concerns of a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, the US announced additional aid to be delivered through the Catholic Church. Cuban President Diaz-Canel vowed to defend his government amid fuel shortages and blackouts, while expressing willingness to dialogue with the US without pressure or preconditions.

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