Mexico continues aid to Cuba via 'Sembrando Vida' program, acts as aid hub

Mexico is maintaining its support for Cuba through the "Sembrando Vida" program, ensuring that aid reaches beneficiaries directly on the island. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the program's continued operation in several Latin American countries, including Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Beyond its direct program assistance, Mexico is also playing a role in facilitating humanitarian aid from other nations to Cuba. Sheinbaum explained that the country serves as a point of concentration for supplies sent by various countries, making their transfer to the island more manageable. This collaborative approach aims to bolster humanitarian efforts for the Cuban population.

Recent international assistance efforts highlight this cooperation. For instance, Uruguay recently sent milk and other supplies, which were consolidated in Mexico before being shipped to Cuba in a single vessel. Mexico itself also contributes humanitarian aid, and when shipments are channeled through Mexican territory, they are handled transparently.

Other nations, including Brazil, Spain, and China, are also sending humanitarian aid directly to Cuba. Sheinbaum noted that while some countries manage their own direct shipments, Mexico's role in centralizing and forwarding aid, as seen with Uruguay's contribution, is a key aspect of its support. The President emphasized that these efforts are conducted transparently to ensure the aid effectively reaches its intended recipients on the island.

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Entonces Uruguay lo envió a México y de México se llenó el barco y llegó a Cuba.