Under this instrument, the limit of the continental shelf between the Republic of Cuba and the United Mexican States in the eastern polygon of the Gulf of Mexico beyond 200 nautical miles is established, according to international law. .minrex.gob.cu.
In January of last year, Cuba also signed a similar agreement with the United States, a pact that established national jurisdiction and sovereign rights in that portion of the Gulf, located off the coast of the Mexican state of Yucatan, Louisiana and the United States. Northwest of Cuba.
The reason for the negotiations lies in the economic potential of the area, which could house oil and gas deposits.
In the case of the United States, due to the characteristics of the treaty, it must be ratified by the Senate of that country, which more than a year ago turned around in its approach to Cuba after the coming to power of Donald Trump.
The lack of definition of the maritime borders beyond the 200 nautical miles between the United States, Cuba and Mexico had originated what had been called the "donut hole".
The three countries began negotiation in 2016 on the delimitation of borders, conversations that were possible thanks to the "thaw" in US relations. and Cuba, which restored diplomatic ties in July 2015.
According to international laws, every country has the right to exploit the resources found within 200 miles from its coast, but in case these projections are superimposed, an agreement is needed to exploit them.
