MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico is sending a fifth ship with humanitarian aid to Cuba in response to the growing shortages faced by the Cuban people.

During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's rejection of the economic, commercial and financial blockade Washington has maintained against Cuba since 1962.

"We are going to continue sending humanitarian aid. In fact, a ship carrying humanitarian aid is leaving for Cuba today. Mexico will always be fraternal and in solidarity with all nations of the world, and particularly with Cuba," said Sheinbaum.

Mexico's humanitarian aid does not include oil, given that Russia has been supplying Cuba with that resource, she said, adding that Mexico focuses on providing other essential items to alleviate the scarcity of basic goods.

In recent weeks, the US government has issued two executive orders to intensify sanctions against the country, blocking access to the fuel Cuba needs and penalizing several Cuban companies.