Tag Archives: Cuba

Mexico Sending Aid But Not Oil to Cuba

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Allan Wall

Trump’s noose is tightening on Cuba and Mexico is not sending oil there. (See here and here). From the New York Times: “When President Trump declared a ‘national emergency’ last month, accusing Cuba of harboring Russian spies and ‘welcoming’ enemies like … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy | Tagged Claudia Sheinbaum, Cuba, Donald Trump, New York Times, Nicolas Maduro, PEMEX, Petroleum, The U.S.A., Venezuela | Leave a comment

Mexico Stops Oil Shipments to Cuba “At Least Temporarily”

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Allan Wall

In a recent article I reported that Mexico is Cuba’s Biggest Oil Supplier and Trump is OK With That. That may be about to change. From the Associated Press: “Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday [January 27] her government has at least … Continue reading →

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Mexico is Cuba’s Biggest Oil Supplier and Trump is OK With That

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Allan Wall

Nicolas Maduro has been removed as president of Venezuela and U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on the communist island of Cuba. Mexico is now Cuba’s main supplier of petroleum. And the Trump administration is ok with that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy | Tagged Cuba, Donald Trump, Havana, Nicolas Maduro, PEMEX, Petroleum, The U.S.A. | Leave a comment

Mexico Extradites Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin to U.S.

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Allan Wall

The Mexican government has extradited a Chinese fentanyl kingpin to the United States. From CNN: “Mexico has handed an alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin over to authorities in the United States, where he is wanted for money laundering and drug trafficking.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | Tagged China, Cuba, Drug cartels, Drug Smuggling, Fentanyl, Omar Garcia Harfuch, U.S.A., Zhi Dong Zhang | Leave a comment

Maya Blue and How It Was Made

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Allan Wall

“Maya Blue” was a blue pigment invented by the Maya culture around 800 A.D. This unique pigment resists fading and is resistant to many chemical solvents. It was used on murals, buildings, ceramics, sculptures and codices. Here is an example … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, History | Tagged Bonampak, Campeche state, Chiapas, Chichen Itza, Cuba, Dean Arnold, Jaina Island, Juan Gerson, Maya, Maya Blue, Mesoamerica, Puebla state | Leave a comment