Foreign Policy

Mexico’s Mediation Talks Between U.S. and Cuba: A Question of Sovereignty or Political Posturing?

By National Security Desk | February 18, 2026

Mexico claims to mediate talks between Washington and Havana, while continuing humanitarian aid amid U.S. sanctions—but are these moves genuinely protecting sovereignty or merely enabling Cuba’s regime?

As Mexico steps into the spotlight claiming potential mediation between the United States and Cuba, important questions remain about the true nature of this intervention—and its consequences for American interests. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced ongoing talks to explore whether Mexico can facilitate dialogue between Washington and Havana, all while promising continued humanitarian support to an island nation crippled by economic crisis largely fueled by U.S. sanctions. Is Mexico Promoting Dialogue—or Undermining America’s Strategic Pressure? Sheinbaum’s announcement comes with a familiar rhetoric emphasizing national sovereignty, non-intervention, and the right to self-determination. Yet, is this principled stance really in line with...

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