Mexico Offers to Serve as “Air Bridge” to Cuba

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said last Friday that Mexico could serve as an air bridge for flights to Cuba, allowing planes to refuel en route to the island.

Sheinbaum’s offer comes after Cuba’s announcement last week that it can no longer refuel international air carriers. Airports remain operational, but carriers have been forced to either refuel in other countries or cancel long-haul routes.

Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that talks to explore whether Mexico can facilitate dialogue between the U.S. and Cuba are underway.