Mexico sends aid to Cuba as Sheinbaum walks diplomatic tightrope with US

Much-needed supplies but no oil arrive on navy ships as Trump stokes island nation’s economic crisis As the sun came up on a flat calm Florida Straits, two ships arrived off the port of Havana: the Isla Holbox, a squat logistics ship, followed by the more aggressive looking Papaloapan, whose bow ramp gave the appearance of a large beetle. The two Mexican navy ships docked on Thursday laden with humanitarian aid as part of Mexico’s efforts to support Cuba amid a deepening crisis exacerbated by Donald Trump’s economic pressure campaign. Continue reading...