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The county of Miami-Dade took a new step in the enforcement of sanctions against business activities related to the Cuban regime by revoking the licenses of 20 businesses that could not demonstrate federal authorization to operate with the Island.
According to Telemundo 51, the measure was announced by the county tax collector, Dariel Fernández, who explained that his office initiated a large-scale review after detecting potential violations of federal laws governing trade with Cuba.
As part of the process, 75 companies were notified and requested to provide documentation proving permits granted by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Of that total, 48 businesses responded satisfactorily, dismissing any illegal trade relations with the Island.
The companies that did not respond received a second warning on November 25, 2025, informing them that a lack of response would be considered a presumption of legal non-compliance. After the deadline passed, the authorities proceeded to revoke the Local Business Tax, leaving those entities unable to operate legally in Miami-Dade.
Among the affected companies are travel agencies, shipping services, logistics, and multi-service providers, several of which have more than one location in the county. The revocation takes effect immediately and includes additional penalties for those who continue to operate without a valid license.
The media outlet reported that effective immediately, the following businesses are not authorized to operate in the county:
Havana Sky Travel Inc. (2 locations)
AMZ Immigration and Multi-Services Corp.
Global Cargo Corp
Globi Multiservices Inc., operating as Globi Envios
Managua Travel Agency Inc., operating as Cuba Travel & Services
BM Envios Cargo Corp
R & R Logistics Customer Freight Solutions LLC
Leafy Holidays Inc
JM Services LLC
Yumury Envios & Travel LLC (2 locations)
Lucero Services Corp
OMD Multiservices LLC, operating as Martinair Travel
JC Montoya Services Inc
Latin Logistics LLC, operating as Avianca Express
Capote Express Inc
Pocho Express LLC
Xcellence Travel Inc
Via Blanca Multiservice Inc.
Tu Cuba Multiservices Corp
Xael Charters Inc. (2 locations)
Fernández stated that the action is supported by state and local legislation, which empowers the county to deny or revoke licenses to any entity that maintains business relationships with Cuba in violation of federal law.
"Miami-Dade will not be used as a platform to finance or support the Cuban regime," affirmed the official, who emphasized that his personal experience as a Cuban immigrant reinforces his commitment to strict adherence to the law.
The tax collector indicated that investigations are ongoing and that more businesses may face similar measures in the coming weeks. "This is just the beginning of a process that will be conducted with firmness and absolute respect for the rule of law," he concluded.
A warned war...
In September, Fernández had already issued a strong warning to companies looking to do business with the Cuban regime, stating that he would not allow them to profit at the expense of the suffering of the island's people.
At that moment, he recalled that Florida law is clear and states that any company connected to Havana could lose its local licenses and be forced to cease operations in the county.
Voice of the Exile
Fernández, who describes himself as a “Cuban emigrant who knows firsthand the pain and suffering that this dictatorship has inflicted,” has stated on multiple occasions that he will do everything in his power to ensure that “no business that profits from the pain of the Cuban people operates in Miami-Dade”.
With this statement, the local policy in south Florida aligns with the demands of the exile community, which calls for strong actions against those who provide resources to the regime, at a time of economic and social crisis on the island.
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