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Mexico Limits Oil Exports to Crisis-Hit Cuba

1/8/2026

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  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will not increase oil exports to Cuba beyond historical levels, as shipments occur under contracts or as humanitarian aid.
  • Cuba faces dire conditions, including blackouts and economic crises worsened by the loss of Venezuelan oil.
  • Experts warn that U.S. pressure on Mexico over oil supplies could complicate Mexico–Cuba relations.
  • The outlook for Cuba remains bleak as it grapples with shortages and declining oil imports.