Trump’s Policy Hits Cuban Families

Written By Justin Jimenez

The fallout from Trump's May 1 executive order is continuing to ripple across Cuba — and increasingly, into the homes of ordinary people.

EnviosCuba, one of the largest online platforms used by Cuban Americans to send food, clothing and other basic necessities to relatives on the island, has stopped accepting new orders. The company announced the suspension just days after the deadline for businesses to sever ties with entities linked to GAESA, Cuba's military-run conglomerate.

As the Trump administration continues to tighten the screws on Cuba, another lifeline for many Cubans has been severed.

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