Against the backdrop of growing tensions with the United States, the tanker Ocean Mariner arrived in Havana with a shipment of Mexican oil. The vessel, carrying 85,000 to 90,000 barrels of crude oil, departed from Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) petrochemical complex on January 5 and docked in the Cuban capital on Saturday night. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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Mexico has become a critical energy supplier to the Caribbean island after the forceful removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela last week. These supplies have drawn sharp criticism from American lawmakers and the Donald Trump administration, who seek to intensify Havana's economic isolation.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her unwavering stance, stating that the country will continue to export fuel to the island. She emphasized that these supplies are part of humanitarian aid to Cuba, which has faced a severe energy crisis after losing Venezuelan preferences. Representatives of Pemex and the President's office are currently refraining from additional comments regarding the volume of future shipments.