The governments of Brazil, Mexico, and Spain have jointly expressed deep concern over the severe humanitarian crisis affecting the Cuban people. They have called for necessary measures to alleviate the situation and urged all relevant parties to refrain from actions that could further worsen living conditions or violate international law. The three nations have committed to enhancing their humanitarian response in a coordinated manner to help ease the suffering of the Cuban population.
In a statement, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico emphasized the importance of upholding international law, including principles such as territorial integrity, sovereign equality, and peaceful dispute resolution as outlined in the United Nations Charter. They have also reiterated their dedication to human rights, democratic values, and multilateralism. The governments have called for a genuine and respectful dialogue in accordance with international law and the UN Charter to seek a sustainable resolution to the current crisis and ensure that the Cuban people can determine their future freely.
The fuel shortages in Cuba have intensified following actions by the United States to block oil supplies from entering the country. Despite some limited fuel deliveries, such as an oil shipment from Russia permitted by the US, the humanitarian needs in Cuba persist. The top UN official in the country has noted that the energy shock’s impacts have worsened since March, with the situation becoming critical after three months of insufficient fuel supply, previously largely provided by Venezuela until political changes in January.
