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Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Trump to Lift Cuba Oil Embargo

2/26/2026

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Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Rep. James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) urged U.S. President Donald Trump to lift the oil embargo on Cuba.
They cited a humanitarian crisis, noting hospitals are strained and chronic illness patients lack essential medications.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum balances ties with Cuba and U.S. pressure, sending humanitarian aid while halting oil shipments to avoid reprisals.

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Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Rep. James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) urged U.S. President Donald Trump to lift the oil embargo on Cuba.
They cited a humanitarian crisis, noting hospitals are strained and chronic illness patients lack essential medications.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum balances ties with Cuba and U.S. pressure, sending humanitarian aid while halting oil shipments to avoid reprisals.