MEXICO CITY, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that her government will seek alternatives to support Cuba following a decree by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to the island.
At her daily press conference, Sheinbaum reaffirmed Mexico's commitment to sovereignty and the principle of self-determination of peoples, warning that the U.S. move could trigger a humanitarian crisis in Cuba by affecting essential services such as healthcare and food supply.
She said she has instructed Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente to contact the U.S. State Department to learn the details of the decree and express Mexico's concern about the possible repercussions in the region.
Asked whether Mexico would suspend oil shipments to Cuba, Sheinbaum said her government would explore diplomatic options, stressing Mexico's longstanding solidarity with the Cuban people.
The president noted that the decree was not discussed during her recent phone call with Trump and reiterated Mexico's commitment to dialogue and peaceful solutions. ■