UN Vote on Ending the Embargo and Mexico’s Historical Support
As the United Nations General Assembly prepares to vote on the resolution “Necessity to End the Blockade” (79/7), Cuba’s ambassador to Mexico, Marcos Rodríguez Costa, expressed his gratitude for Mexico’s historical support in the demand to lift the US economic embargo.
During a press conference, Rodríguez Costa stated that Cuba is “eternally grateful” for Mexico’s backing, emphasizing the historical support from Mexico in Cuba’s just cause for ending the blockage. He affirmed, “We are certain that Mexico will continue to support us, for which we are eternally grateful.”
Impact of the US Embargo on Cuba
The ambassador detailed that the US embargo severely affects Cuba’s most sensitive sectors, including healthcare, education, sports, tourism, and the overall economy. He also mentioned that between March 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, the embargo caused material damage estimated at $7,556,100,000.
Furthermore, Rodríguez Costa denounced that Washington has intensified pressure by including Cuba in the list of alleged “state sponsors of terrorism” and by promoting the cancellation of international medical cooperation agreements.
Strengthening Energy and Medical Cooperation
Regarding the increase in Mexican oil shipments to Cuba, Rodríguez Costa highlighted the natural trade relationship between both nations, similar to many countries, and praised the close collaboration with Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).
“We are very pleased with Mexico’s cooperation in these sectors… What matters most is to see what Mexico does for Cuba and what Cuba does for Mexico, ensuring that this bilateral relationship surpasses any criteria or conception unrelated to our bilateral relations,” he emphasized.
Despite US attempts to sabotage Cuba’s international medical cooperation by targeting authorities of countries hosting Cuban medical brigades, Rodríguez Costa underscored that over 3,300 Cuban medical professionals currently work in 21 Mexican states under a collaboration program that Cuba maintains with more than 50 countries, involving approximately 60,000 healthcare workers.
“We are willing to continue this successful project that has benefited both Mexico and Cuba, especially the Mexican population,” he stressed.
Lastly, Rodríguez Costa announced that both governments are considering further cooperation around Abdalá, a Cuban-developed vaccine applied to thousands of Mexicans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main topic of this article? Cuba expresses gratitude to Mexico for its support at the UN and highlights energy and medical cooperation between the two countries.
- Why is Mexico’s support important for Cuba? Mexico has historically supported Cuba’s demand to end the US economic embargo, which significantly impacts various sectors of Cuban society.
- How does the US embargo affect Cuba’s economy? The embargo has caused material damage estimated at $7,556,100,000 and severely affected sensitive sectors like healthcare, education, sports, tourism, and the overall economy.
- What is the nature of Cuba-Mexico cooperation in energy and medical sectors? Both countries have a natural trade relationship, with Mexico supplying oil to Cuba and Cuban medical professionals working in Mexico, benefiting both nations and their populations.
- What challenges does Cuba face in its international medical cooperation? The US attempts to sabotage Cuba’s international medical cooperation by targeting authorities of countries hosting Cuban medical brigades.
- What future collaborations are Cuba and Mexico considering? Both governments are analyzing continued cooperation around the Abdalá vaccine, developed in Cuba and applied to Mexicans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
