The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian collapse in Cuba due to Trump’s oil blockade on the island. Venezuelan oil was a lifeline for Cuba, which has been devastated by decades of U.S. economic sanctions. Since the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s oil exports to Cuba have run dry as the Trump administration seeks to control Venezuelan oil reserves. Fuel shortages in Cuba have prompted longer hours of blackouts, including in Havana, while the cost of food and transportation skyrockets. Despite Trump’s persistent threats, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Thursday he remains open to talks with Washington.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel: “Cuba is willing to engage in dialogue with the United States, dialogue on any issue that needs to be discussed or debated. Under what conditions? Without pressure. Dialogue cannot take place under pressure.”

This comes as Reuters reports the Mexican government is evaluating options to send fuel to Cuba to aid in the humanitarian crisis, while attempting to avoid retaliatory tariffs from the Trump administration.