“Mexico unequivocally reaffirms the principle of sovereignty and the free self-determination of peoples, a fundamental pillar of our foreign policy and international law,” she stated.

When reading the statement, the president warned that “the imposition of tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba could trigger a far-reaching humanitarian crisis, directly affecting hospitals, food, and other basic services” for the Cuban people.

She emphasized that this situation “must be avoided through respect for international law and dialogue between the parties.”

The head of the Executive Branch reported that she instructed Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente to establish immediate communication with the U.S. State Department to ascertain the precise scope of the decree published yesterday. T

The purpose of this contact, she added, is also to convey the need to prevent a humanitarian crisis for the Cuban people. “Mexico will explore various alternatives, obviously also in defense of Mexico, to provide humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people, who are going through a difficult time, in line with our historical tradition of solidarity and international respect,” she affirmed.

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