Mexico signals ‘humanitarian air bridge’ to crisis-hit Cuba: Video
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has said her government is open to establishing a “humanitarian air bridge” with Cuba if formally requested by Havana, as the island faces a deepening fuel and energy crisis.
Speaking in Mexico City, Sheinbaum confirmed that commercial flights between the two countries remain active and noted that Cuban aircraft are able to refuel in Mexico. Her remarks came a day after Mexico dispatched two ships carrying more than 800 tonnes of food and essential goods to the island.
Cuba’s energy shortages have intensified in recent weeks, with Díaz-Canel accusing Washington of imposing an “energy blockade”. The strain follows an executive order signed by Donald Trump allowing additional US tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, a move that has further complicated the island’s access to fuel.
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