Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that Mexico intends to restart oil shipments to Cuba in the near term, marking a significant shift in how the two nations manage their energy trade.
Sheinbaum specified that the deliveries will be executed through commercial and private firms rather than the state-owned enterprises that have historically handled the transfers.
This operational change is designed to streamline logistics and ensure a more reliable flow of petroleum to the Caribbean island.
The move comes as Cuba grapples with severe fuel shortages that have exacerbated its broader economic crisis.
By leveraging private sector mechanisms, Mexico aims to provide immediate relief to Havana’s energy infrastructure without relying on the slower, bureaucratic processes of state-to-state agreements.
The decision underscores the urgency of the situation in Cuba, where power outages and transport disruptions have become increasingly frequent.