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Mexican Oil Shipments to Cuba Currently Halted, President Says
Mexico's state oil company PEMEX suspended shipments to Cuba, causing energy rationing and leaving Cuba with just weeks of fuel, following U.S. tariff threats on oil suppliers.
- Earlier this month, PEMEX suspended at least one planned shipment, halting Mexican oil deliveries to Cuba and leaving the Cuban government with an estimated two to three weeks' worth of oil.
- Washington's January 29 directive pressured suppliers, contributing to Mexico's decision as the U.S. administration intercepted a tanker on Monday alleged bound for Cuba.
- On Friday, Cuban government ministers began rolling out a nationwide energy-rationing plan as airlines operating in Cuba reported only one day's supply of aviation fuel and Cuba's electricity grid is barely hanging on.
- U.S. officials maintain talks are happening while Cuban leaders deny high-level negotiations despite President Donald Trump and the State Department's claims.
- Regional political aims and domestic U.S. calculations are driving pressure on suppliers, as Cuba's loss of Venezuelan support and Mexico halting oil deliveries deepen its vulnerability.
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