U.S. Congressman Threatens Sheinbaum Over Oil Support to Cuba
Sheinbaum is at the center of controversy after a US congressman warned her over Mexican crude oil shipments to Cuba.
Posted on 14/01/2026 at 20:23
- US Congressman Threatens Sheinbaum
- Mexican Oil to Cuba
- Mexico–United States Tensions
According to El Financiero, a Republican congressman from the United States issued a direct warning to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum over Mexico’s oil supply to Cuba, stating that “the consequences will be severe” if that cooperation is not halted.
The statement was made by Carlos A. Giménez, a lawmaker from the Republican Party of President Donald Trump, who claimed that Mexico has become Cuba’s main ally in supplying crude oil.
Giménez asserted that the Mexican president “blatantly lies” about the delivery of oil to the island while claiming to be an ally of the United States.
The issue has placed Sheinbaum “in the crosshairs” of the US House of Representatives, according to the congressman himself, amid growing political pressure over the energy ties between Mexico and Cuba.
Direct Accusations From the US Congress
🚨 In the United States Congress, we know that Mexico’s President Sheinbaum blatantly lies.
She claims to be a friend of the USA and then betrays us by providing free oil to the dictatorship in Cuba.
This must stop immediately. The consequences will be severe. pic.twitter.com/dDtfkuOAG2— Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (@RepCarlos) January 8, 2026
Through his social media accounts, Carlos A. Giménez accused Claudia Sheinbaum of betraying the United States by providing “free oil to the Cuban dictatorship.”
The congressman stated that although the Mexican president claims to be a friend of the United States, her actions contradict that narrative.
In his message, he demanded that oil cooperation with Cuba be stopped immediately.
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Otherwise, he warned, Mexico would face severe consequences, without specifying what measures he was referring to.
The remarks came after reports revealed that Mexico has surpassed other countries as a supplier of crude oil to Cuba.
Data on Oil Supply to Cuba
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In his post, Giménez cited figures from the Financial Times showing a significant shift in the energy relationship between Mexico and Cuba since 2022.
According to those figures, Mexico went from sending no crude oil to the island to becoming one of its main oil suppliers.
In fact, the data indicate that Mexico has surpassed Venezuela and other traditional Cuban allies, such as Russia.
Between January and September of last year, Mexico delivered approximately 17.2 thousand barrels of oil per day to Cuba.
In addition, around 2 thousand barrels per day of refined petroleum products were shipped.
The estimated value of these shipments amounts to 7.9 billion pesos, according to the information cited by the congressman.
Political Context and Sheinbaum’s Response
Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to the criticism by stating that oil shipments to Cuba under her administration are lower than those made during the government of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
The president explained that the shipments are carried out under existing contracts and as part of humanitarian assistance.
She also insisted that this policy is not exclusive to her administration or to the so-called Fourth Transformation.
Sheinbaum recalled that during the term of Enrique Peña Nieto, a debt owed by Cuba was forgiven.
She also noted that oil shipments to the island date back to the government of Felipe Calderón, between 2006 and 2012.
One factor that has influenced Mexico becoming Cuba’s main crude oil supplier is the decline in Venezuela’s oil production.
That drop, according to the context presented, is due to operational and infrastructure problems within the Venezuelan oil industry.
At the same time, President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to promote support and subsidies for companies that invest in the recovery of Venezuela’s oil sector.
The goal, according to what has been stated, would be to cover investments of up to $100 billion to rehabilitate Venezuela’s oil industry following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
The warning from the US congressman adds further tension to the relationship between Mexico and the United States, at a time when oil supplies to Cuba have become a central issue in international political debate.
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