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Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· June 16, 2026
· 2 min read
MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government. Envioscuba.com announced it has stopped taking or
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Why this matters in The Miami
The shutdown of Envioscuba.com has significant implications for Miami's Cuban community, who have long relied on such platforms to support family and friends on the island. Many in Miami have used these services to send essential items like food, clothing, and appliances to loved ones in Cuba, helping to alleviate the shortages and hardships caused by the Cuban government's economic struggles. With Envioscuba.com ceasing operations, these individuals will have to find alternative ways to send support, which may be difficult given the increasing sanctions on businesses in Cuba. The impact will be felt particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana, where many Cuban Americans have strong ties to the island and regularly send packages and remittances to their relatives. As the sanctions continue to tighten, it remains to be seen how the Cuban community in Miami will adapt and find new ways to support their loved ones on the island.
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Category: culture ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases pressure on the Cuban government. Envioscuba.com announced it has stopped taking or
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