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Mexico Sends Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Amid U.S. Pressure

2/9/2026

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Mexico dispatched two navy ships carrying 814 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba, including food and hygiene items, according to the Foreign Ministry on February 8, 2026.
A further 1,500 tons are ready for shipment.
The move comes amid U.S. pressure on Cuba after capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Mexico is considering how to send oil to Cuba without U.S. tariffs, as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened penalties for such shipments.

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Mexico dispatched two navy ships carrying 814 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba, including food and hygiene items, according to the Foreign Ministry on February 8, 2026.
A further 1,500 tons are ready for shipment.
The move comes amid U.S. pressure on Cuba after capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Mexico is considering how to send oil to Cuba without U.S. tariffs, as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened penalties for such shipments.