The Latest Breaking News from Claudia Sheinbaum

Trump threatens tariffs on goods from countries that sell oil to Cuba

White House cites Cuba’s ties to hostile powers as order ratchets up Trump’s pressure to topple its government

The Guardian - US · Jan 30

Trump signs executive order to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba

President Trump signed an executive order allowing new tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba, intensifying US pressure on the Cuban government. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated her country has temporarily halted oil shipments to Cuba, asserting it was a sovereign decision independent of US influence.

The Times of India · Jan 30

Kash Patel’s incessant posting has flared tensions with Mexico over seizure of former Olympian drug lord

Mexico passed a law in 2020 limiting the activities of foreign agents by requiring them to share all information with the government

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Mexico’s president says cancellation of oil shipment to Cuba is ‘sovereign’ decision

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

The Guardian - US · Jan 27

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Halting Of Oil Shipments To Cuba Is 'Sovereign' Decision And Not Driven by U.S. Pressure

President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected claims that the halting of oil shipments to Cuba was prompted by pressure from Washington, framing the decision as a sovereign policy choice shaped by state oil company Pemex's contractual considerations.

Latin Times · Jan 27

Republican Rep. Celebrates Mexico Stopping An Oil Shipment To Cuba: 'Clear Sign The End Of The Regime Is Getting Close'

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the stopping of an oil shipment to Cuba as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in Havana.

Latin Times · Jan 27

Mexico's State-Run Oil Company Reportedly Stops Shipment To Cuba Amid Pressure From Trump Admin

Mexico's state-run oil company Pemex stopped a shipment to Cuba scheduled from this month amid pressure from the Trump administration, which is reportedly seeking to achieve regime change in the island.

Latin Times · Jan 27

Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition order

A group of lawyers and family members of cartel members accused Mexico’s government on Tuesday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an extradition order

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Claudia Sheinbaum Steps Into the BTS Frenzy, Asks South Korea for More Concerts After Sellouts and High Ticket Prices in México

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she has formally sent a letter to South Korea's president asking for additional concert dates from global K-pop sensation BTS after ticket demand in Mexico far outpaced supply.

Latin Times · Jan 26

Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people

Authorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico

The Independent UK · Jan 26