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Trump Dismisses Talks With Mexico Over Oil Shipments To Cuba: 'Going To Cease'

The Trump administration targets Mexico to halt oil shipments to Cuba, enforcing the LIBERTAD Act and threatening tariffs on nations aiding Havana's economy.

  • President Donald Trump pushed to block Venezuelan and Mexican oil shipments to Havana and promised Cuba will `fail` soon, threatening tariffs on nations trading with the island.
  • Under the LIBERTAD Act, the law ties embargo relief to regime change and requires the president to encourage foreign trade restrictions with Cuba until then.
  • Humanitarian strains emerged after cuts to Venezuelan oil exports, as the People of Cuba cook on charcoal and face worsening blackouts, reflecting the pressure campaign's effects.
  • In the weeks and months ahead, difficult choices are expected as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban regime and continues efforts to stabilize Venezuela.
  • Longstanding sanctions on Venezuela frame current regional moves as the administration seeks Nicolás Maduro's prosecution and regime transition after targeting him before his January 3, 2026 capture.
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The Cuban government denied in an interview with EFE that a negotiating table with the United States was being designed together.

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During the conference of February 3, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico’s historic willingness to mediate in international conflicts, in this case between the United States and Cuba. “Cuba is a sovereign, independent country; the United States as well. Mexico has always set the table to deal with any conflict in many moments of its history and this is no exception.”Claudia Sheinbaum, president of MexicoRemembered the Estrada Doc…

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eldiario.ec broke the news in on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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