Miami – Financial Services Company Western alliance has suspended money transfers on Cuba After the American State Department returned sanctions On Cuban military companies, a move that already affects Cuban American families sending financial support to the island with relatives.
Influence on Cuban families
For Carolin Yarini, who regularly sends money to his aunt in Cuba, the decision is personal.
“I feel bad about me and I feel bad for everyone else who is sending money to my family,” for Yarini is for CBS News Miami. Her relatives in Cuba usually receive at least 100 USD a month from the family in South FloridaMoney that many rely on for basic supplies.
Despite the difficulty, Yarini supports a change in policy.
“I think this is the beginning of a big step that is ours President Trump She makes her freedom to Cuba, “she said.
A reversal of politics and sanctions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Recently revealed a decision made by former President Joe Biden To abolish the sanction on Cuban military companies. Among the affected entities is Fincimex, a financial company based in Havana that processes money transfer to the island, Reported to Miami Herald.
“Western Union closes its doors because I can no longer cope with this corporation,” said Orlando Gutierrez, leader of the Cuban resistance assembly, an anti -communist organization based in southern Florida.
Gutierrez claimed that blocking the flow of money to the Cuban government weakened regime.
“The weaker the regime, the stronger the Cuban people will regain their freedom, so they have a better life,” he said.
Western Union’s response
Western Union acknowledged a change in politics in a partner CBS News Miami, Miami Herald.
“The company is aware of the plans of the American State Department for the re -publishing and updating of a Limited Cuba List List. We will in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations related to this list,” said Brad Jones, a Western Union spokesman, as part of the written statement.
Mixed reactions on southern Florida
While many Cuban Americans depend on remittances to support their families, some agreed with limitations. Yarini believes that the Cuban government earns too much from the money sent by displaced persons.
“Most of the money goes to dictatorship,” she said. “There is a specific percentage, so it’s like feeding the system and in order.”
