A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations
By GISELA SALOMON Associated Press
June 15, 2026, 5:03 PM
MIAMI -- 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 orders as round after round of U.S. sanctions aim to choke off international support for businesses in Cuba. The latest target Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and GAESA, a business conglomerate run by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba that owns a wide range of businesses, from car rentals and retail stores to transportation companies.
Increasingly, it's the most vulnerable who are being punished as Cubans endure shortages of food and medicine, nearly constant blackouts and stifling heat. Many have received help from family and friends in the U.S., who send money and packages from Miami containing appliances, food, and clothing, or purchase products online for delivery in Cuba.
Envioscuba.com said it no longer accepting new orders, but all those previously approved and in process will be delivered.
“Due to reasons beyond our control, our platform can no longer provide services,” the website said, without elaborating. It is not clear exactly when new orders stopped being received.
The AP was unable to contact the company. Its website does not list a phone number to call or an email address to send a message.
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Platforms like envioscuba.com were operating directly with Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. said Emilio Morales, president at Havana Consulting Group, a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in market strategies for doing business in Cuba.
Most such portals, including envioscuba.com, do not ship products from the United States to Cuba, but rather sell and deliver products stored in GAESA warehouses on the island, Morales said. “The trend is for all of this to disappear, because GAESA is behind it all,” said Morales, who expects other similar portals to shut down as well to avoid being sanctioned for doing business with the Cuban government.
The administration's sanctions threaten to freeze U.S. assets of foreign companies and even prohibit travel by their investors, employees and shareholders — virtually eliminating their activity in the U.S. financial system.
Spanish hotel chain Meliá recently announced it will cease operations at 15 of the 34 hotels it manages on the island, joining a growing list of companies with a long-standing presence in Cuba that are withdrawing or limiting their operations on the island.
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ABC News (US)IndependentLeft5 days agoA key online platform, Envioscuba.com, which Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba, has ceased operations. This comes amid increased U.S. sanctions targeting Cuban entities, including the state-owned oil and gas company, President Miguel Diaz-Canel, and GAESA, a business conglomerate linked to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba. The platform stated it will complete existing orders but will no longer accept new ones.
Bias read (Left): The article frames U.S. sanctions as increasing pressure on the Cuban government and highlights the impact on vulnerable populations in Cuba, such as shortages of food and medicine. It emphasizes the humanitarian aspect of U.S. citizens sending aid to Cuba and does not present counterpoints or frame
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The Washington TimesIndependentLeft5 days agoA popular online service, Envioscuba.com, which allowed Cubans in the U.S. to send goods and money to relatives in Cuba, has ceased taking new orders due to increased U.S. sanctions against Cuba. The service stated it could no longer provide services due to factors outside its control, though existing orders will still be fulfilled. The move comes amid broader U.S. efforts to impose economic pressure on Cuba through targeted sanctions.
Bias read (Left): The article frames U.S. sanctions as increasing pressure on the Cuban government and highlights the impact on ordinary Cubans, particularly emphasizing the negative consequences such as food and medicine shortages, blackouts, and heat. This framing suggests criticism of U.S. policy toward Cuba and a
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The New York Times (World)Independent🔒Center9 days agoThe U.S. plan, according to officials and a written document, would withdraw approximately one-third of the fighter jets it provides to NATO for Europe, offering clear insight into the Trump administration's intent to decrease its commitment to NATO.
Bias read (Center): The summary presents the information neutrally without apparent bias toward either side of the political spectrum. It does not include loaded language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing.
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