Madrid, April 19: The fuel crisis in Cuba has intensified following the suspension of oil supplies by Washington at the end of January. The country is struggling to meet its energy needs, leading to a severe humanitarian situation over the past three months. Governments of Brazil, Mexico, and Spain have expressed deep concern and urged for necessary measures to alleviate the situation, as reported on the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s website.
According to Xinhua News Agency, the three governments also appealed to all parties to avoid any actions that could worsen living conditions or violate international law. They committed to increasing humanitarian assistance in a coordinated manner to alleviate the suffering of the Cuban people.
In their statement, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico reiterated the importance of respecting international law at all times. They emphasized adherence to the principles of territorial integrity, sovereign equality, and peaceful resolution of disputes as outlined in the United Nations Charter.
The nations reaffirmed their commitment to human rights, democratic values, and multilateralism. They stated that the objective of such dialogue should be to find a definitive solution to the current situation, ensuring that the Cuban people can freely determine their future.
A UN official in the country noted that despite reports of limited fuel supplies, a recent shipment of oil from Russia was allowed to dock last week, despite the US blockade. Humanitarian needs in the country remain critical, with the energy crisis worsening since the end of March.
It is important to note that Cuba’s energy needs were largely met by Venezuela until the US handed over control to President Nicolás Maduro in January.
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