Trump: 'We will talk to Cuba'. Humanitarian aid from Mexico

Mexico will support Cuba with new humanitarian aid. The announcement by President Claudia Sheinbaum of the departure of a ship with supplies of food and medicine comes at a time of great economic and diplomatic pressure for Cuba, amidst an energy crisis, humanitarian difficulties and new tensions with Washington.

Speaking at a press conference, Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's historic stance against the US embargo against the island. 'We have never shared the blockade since 1962,' she said, adding that Mexico will continue to send 'humanitarian aid to a people in need'. The president also described the relationship with Cuba as one of solidarity.

According to the Mexican government, the new expedition will not include oil, however, despite the serious energy crisis on the island. Sheinbaum explained that Cuba already receives energy supplies from Russia and that Mexico's contribution will mainly focus on other sectors, such as humanitarian and health assistance.

UN Secretary General António Guterres also spoke on the subject, expressing 'grave concern' about the humanitarian situation in Cuba. From Nairobi, Guterres stated that "there is no military solution" for the island and called on all parties to focus on "constructive dialogue".

The statements by the UN number one come after the recent words of US President Donald Trump, who in recent days had announced new measures against Cuba and had evoked the possibility of taking 'control' of the island after the military operations conducted against Iran. Guterres also reiterated the UN's opposition to the US sanctions against Havana, described as incompatible with international law.