Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña announced on his X account that he made a donation of 64,000 pesos to support Cuba, even sharing a screenshot of the bank transfer proof. The post generated various reactions among users, as the lawmaker publicly showed the deposit as part of the call to support the Cuban people amid the crisis the island is facing. Donation after López Obrador's call Noroña's donation comes days after former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador called on citizens to make monetary donations in favor of Cuba. The former head of state requested support through voluntary contributions to a bank account managed by a civil association, with the aim of acquiring food, medicines, fuel, and other supplies for the Cuban population, which faces economic and energy difficulties. This call was taken up by figures close to his movement, mainly legislators from Morena, who announced they would contribute with their own resources as a sign of solidarity. Senators join with contributions From the Senate, several lawmakers confirmed they would participate in the initiative with voluntary donations, without a fixed amount set. In the case of Fernández Noroña, he had previously indicated he considered donating even the equivalent of one month of his salary, although he also highlighted that what Cuba needs most is the shipment of oil. Finally, the senator made his contribution and decided to make it public, which increased the debate on social networks about the relevance of these donations and the role of Mexican officials in supporting other countries. Crisis in Cuba and controversy in Mexico The call to donate comes amid a complicated situation in Cuba, marked by fuel shortages, food scarcity, and problems in the electricity supply. However, the initiative has also sparked controversy in Mexico. Some sectors have questioned the transparency of the association receiving the funds and the final destination of the money, while others defend the measure as an act of international solidarity.
