Mexico Reviews Oil Shipments to Cuba Amid US Pressure
Mexico is reviewing its oil shipments to Cuba, facing pressure from Trump. This move impacts Cuba's energy security and US-Mexico relations.
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The Mexican government is currently reviewing its policy on oil shipments to Cuba, a decision spurred by escalating pressure from the United States. President [Donald Trump] donaldtrumphas publicly demanded an end to all oil and financial flows to the island, asserting on January 11 via Truth Social, "THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO!" This internal review marks a critical juncture for Mexico's bilateral relations with the [US] 
US, while simultaneously raising concerns about [Cuba] 
CU's energy security.
US, while simultaneously raising concerns about [Cuba] CU's energy security.Mexico has emerged as Cuba's single-largest oil supplier following the cessation of shipments from [Venezuela] 
VEin December 2025, a consequence of political upheaval that led to the capture of President [Nicolas Maduro] nicolasmaduro. Between January and September 2025, Mexico exported 17,200 barrels per day of crude oil and 2,000 bpd of refined petroleum products to Cuba, valued at approximately $400 million, according to data from Pemex reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
VEin December 2025, a consequence of political upheaval that led to the capture of President [Nicolas Maduro] nicolasmaduro. Between January and September 2025, Mexico exported 17,200 barrels per day of crude oil and 2,000 bpd of refined petroleum products to Cuba, valued at approximately $400 million, according to data from Pemex reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
