On the morning of February 12, two Mexican navy ships carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba arrived at the port of Havana, delivering 814 tons of food and essential products. The first ship entered the bay around 8:30 AM local time, followed shortly by the second ship. This delivery comes as Cuba faces significant challenges due to a U.S. oil blockade, which has severely restricted its access to necessary resources.

Claudia Sheinbaum, the head of Mexico City, announced this shipment as a demonstration of ‘solidarity and humanitarian aid’ during a period when Mexico had halted its oil supplies to Cuba in response to an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump. This order threatened tariffs against countries that continued to supply crude oil to the island, thus complicating the relationship between Mexico and Cuba and highlighting Mexico's role as a key supplier of oil to the island.

The shipment, which included vital necessities such as liquid milk, meat, and cookies, is meant to alleviate the hardships faced by the Cuban population due to the ongoing blockade and economic limitations. This action reflects both the geopolitical considerations in Latin America and the humanitarian responsibilities Mexico is willing to undertake, emphasizing the importance of regional solidarity in the face of external pressures.