Sheinbaum Under Attack for Support to Cuba

Mexican President Targeted by Media Campaign Over Cuban Oil Supplies
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is the target today of a fierce media attack by those who wish to obstruct her country's ties with Cuba and sour the atmosphere between Mexico and the United States, warned Stella Calloni.

"It is absolutely false that Sheinbaum has cut off oil supplies to Cuba, as alleged by information manipulators through social media who also seek to generate unease and greater anxiety among the Cuban people," stated the Argentine political analyst in a conversation with Prensa Latina.

Continued Humanitarian Aid and Contractual Fulfillment
At a time when no other country has sent crude shipments, Mexico has done so, and its leader has reiterated that she will continue sending humanitarian aid to the island, emphasized the renowned writer, poet, and journalist.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated Havana's gratitude to the Mexican government for the humanitarian aid that continues to arrive non-stop on the island from Mexico, and for this, Sheinbaum is being increasingly attacked, alerted Calloni.

Pemex Executive Confirms Ongoing Contract
The affirmation regarding the continuity of petroleum shipments to Cuba was corroborated this Wednesday by the Director General of Pemex, Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, at the press conference typically given by the president, who flanked the official as he addressed the national and international press.

Rodríguez Padilla asserted that the export contract in effect since 2023 will be maintained.

The executive explained that it is a normal commercial contract like those maintained with other nations. In Cuba's case, he indicated, they only have one agreement, which dates from 2023.

"It is a normal commercial agreement like those we have with other countries. We work with over 50 nations on the trade of fuels, crude oil, and its derivatives, and with Cuba we have one just like with any other country," he stated, adding that Pemex maintains this contract for humanitarian reasons.

Contract Details and Humanitarian Aspect
In his explanation, the official mentioned that crude oil exports to the island represented less than one percent of Pemex's total petroleum production in 2025.

He emphasized that Havana pays for these shipments, and in response to journalists, he specified that the sale amounted to 496 million dollars.

Rodríguez Padilla elaborated that, aside from the humanitarian aspect of the agreement, it has commercial value. "It is part of our trade, so we have a very good exchange with them. The contract is open-ended, based on their needs; they request based on our availability."