Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed this Friday that her government is willing to facilitate an air bridge to Cuba if Havana requests it, as part of the humanitarian aid Mexico has recently sent to the Caribbean country amid its energy and logistical difficulties.
"If Cuba asks for it, those conditions would exist, of course," the head of state said during her morning press conference, although she clarified that this depends on a formal request from Havana. This week, Mexico sent two ships loaded with more than 814 tons of food and other supplies as humanitarian aid to Cuba and has reiterated its willingness to provide additional assistance, while defending international dialogue and respect for Cuban sovereignty.
In this context, Sheinbaum addressed the air connection between the two countries and emphasized that there are no operational restrictions for Mexican flights.
"Flights are not currently closed," she stated when referring to the limitations the island faces in obtaining aviation fuel.
However, she explained that aircraft can refuel in Mexican territory, which would allow for sustaining operations or expanding logistical cooperation.
"They can refuel, they can come to Mexico. Yes, in fact, flights by Mexican airlines to Cuba are not closed because there is jet fuel here and it is very close," she added.
This statement comes amid the economic and energy tensions Cuba is facing, which have caused interruptions in basic services and led several allied countries to offer humanitarian support. Mexico has insisted on its regional cooperation policy and its rejection of external restrictive measures, which the government has reiterated worsen the population's situation.
According to Sheinbaum, Mexico plans to continue sending aid to Cuba and has stated that it has a reserve of more than 1,500 tons of powdered milk and beans "pending to be sent." However, she also clarified that this does not include the shipment of oil, the supply of which is being evaluated on how to resume without being harmed by the tariffs announced by the United States.
