On January 7, local time, Mexican President Simbaum denied at a morning press conference that Mexico would send more crude oil to Cuba after being arrested in Maduro. Simbaum also said that Mexico will become an important supplier of crude oil to Cuba. Simbaum explained, “Mexico is shipping no more oil to Cuba than before, and Mexico will regularly send crude oil to Cuba, just like previous administrations.” Mexico has maintained an energy partnership with Cuba for a long time. The Mexican side has emphasized many times that the relevant cooperation is based on historical traditions, bilateral agreements, and humanitarian considerations, and is not affected by political party changes.

On January 7, local time, Mexican President Simbaum denied at a morning press conference that Mexico would send more crude oil to Cuba after being arrested in Maduro. Simbaum also said that Mexico will become an important supplier of crude oil to Cuba. Simbaum explained, “Mexico is shipping no more oil to Cuba than before, and Mexico will regularly send crude oil to Cuba, just like previous administrations.” Mexico has maintained an energy partnership with Cuba for a long time. The Mexican side has emphasized many times that the relevant cooperation is based on historical traditions, bilateral agreements, and humanitarian considerations, and is not affected by political party changes.