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Mexico Sends Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Amid Crisis

2/20/2026

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  • On February 19, 2026, Guillermo Beltrán, a Cuban citizen, received humanitarian aid from Mexico amid fuel shortages and blackouts caused by a U.S. embargo.
  • The aid, delivered by two Mexican Navy ships, included rice, beans, oil, and canned goods.
  • Beltrán expressed gratitude toward Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, amid Cuba's crisis worsened by sanctions since 2020.
  • The Cuban government will distribute the aid to vulnerable families in Havana and surrounding provinces.