Mexico is weighing whether to stop sending oil to Cuba as pressure from the Trump administration grows. According to Reuters, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is reviewing the policy out of concern that Washington might retaliate politically or economically.
After Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba slowed following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro earlier this month, Mexico has become the island’s main supplier. Cuba is already struggling with widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.
President Trump has publicly criticized oil support for Cuba. On January 11, he posted on Truth Social that Cuba had long relied on Venezuelan oil and money, and declared there would be no more going to the island.
Sheinbaum has repeatedly said in public that Mexico will keep sending oil under long-term agreements and as a form of international aid. Still, senior Mexican officials told Reuters that internal discussions are underway because of fears the policy could strain relations with the United States.
Officials familiar with the talks say there are several options on the table, including ending shipments entirely, reducing them, or continuing as before. No final decision has been made yet.
At the same time, Politico reports that the Trump administration is exploring stronger measures to pressure Cuba, such as a full naval blockade of oil imports. That plan is still under review and no official action has been announced.
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