Claudia Sheinbaum denied move was response to pressure from the US, after Trump said ‘zero’ oil would go to Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that oil shipments to Cuba have been suspended, reflecting a decision made by Petróleos Mexicanos.

Claudia Sheinbaum denied move was response to pressure from the US, after Trump said ‘zero’ oil would go to Cuba

The president says Mexico's decision 'to sell or give oil to Cuba for humanitarian reasons' was a 'sovereign' one.

Cuba's economy is on the verge of collapse as two of the country's top oil supplies dry up amid US pressure.

Island country only has oil enough to last 15-20 days, and 12-hour blackouts have become commonplace