Crisis in Cuba stirs the ideological core of Mexico's government

"Mexico's defense of Cuba hasn't been limited to President Sheinbaum's daily press conferences. Prominent Morena figures from parliamentary spokespeople to party president Luisa Alcalde have publicly aligned themselves with Havana. Within Morena, a broad and sometimes divided political family, the party's more orthodox or nostalgic left wing has embraced the Cuban crisis as an ideological cause and is pushing for even closer ties with Havana."

"On Monday, Alcalde and the party's secretarygeneral, Carolina Rangel, visited the Cuban Embassy, which expressed its gratitude in a social media post for the support shown by the party members, legislators, and the Mexican government. In his most recent public remarks, Cuban President Miguel DiazCanel explicitly included Morena in his acknowledgments."

Cuba has become a top Mexican foreign-policy priority. Since increased U.S. pressure pushed the island into crisis, President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned the U.S. economic squeeze and reaffirmed Mexico's support for Havana almost daily. Backing Cuba resonates within Morena, drawing on historical political affinity from PRI-era policies and the previous administration. Prominent Morena figures, including party president Luisa Alcalde and secretary-general Carolina Rangel, have publicly aligned with Havana and visited the Cuban Embassy. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel publicly acknowledged Morena. Sources close to the presidency cite long-standing affection and solidarity with the Cuban people.

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