Mexico City, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed today that Mexico’s position regarding Cuba is sovereign and will be maintained even if it results in a difference with the United States government, which imposes an economic blockade on the island.
“Our position regarding Cuba will remain the same, as it has been since (former president Adolfo) López Mateos,” he asserted, recalling the consistent relationship with the Caribbean nation during previous administrations, regardless of political affiliation.
The dignitary noted that this has been a constant issue in the Mexico-United States relationship since the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and said that the connection with the island “has always been a point of difference” between the administrations of the two neighboring countries.
“Therefore, it shouldn’t affect Mexico-United States relations. And our position is sovereign, it’s a sovereign decision, and it has a lot to do with the humanism we represent. People shouldn’t have to suffer,” he said regarding the blockade.
The head of the Executive stressed that it is the citizens of the island who suffer the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by Washington for more than six decades.
According to the most recent data, that US policy against the Caribbean country caused damages estimated at seven billion 556.1 million dollars between March 2024 and last February, an increase of 49 percent compared to the previous period.
Considered the main obstacle to Cuba’s development, the blockade resulted in losses of almost $300 million in one year in the health sector alone, while the impact on the energy sector exceeded $496 million due to restrictions on importing fuels and spare parts.
On October 29, Cuba achieved a new victory in the United Nations General Assembly by obtaining 165 votes in favor of the resolution calling for an end to the blockade.
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