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A company based in Miami, a city deemed by the Cuban government as the "epicenter of the counter-revolution," has been authorized by the regime to establish commercial representation operations on the Island, as confirmed this Tuesday by the official newspaper Granma.
It concerns Lux Sky Cargo, Inc., a company with its principal address at 8155 NW 67th Street, in Miami-Dade County, and whose registered agent is Perla C. González Huerta, a 58-year-old Hispanic resident, with no party affiliation and an active voter status in Florida since 2019. González Huerta is listed as the director of the company, according to official State records.
According to the Official Gazette of Cuba, Lux Sky Cargo will be able to manage commercial representations in the Caribbean country, covering a wide range of products such as vehicles, parts, food, beverages, household appliances, fuel, mobile phone services, and refrigerated containers, among others.
The permit for this American company comes amid a critical economic context in Cuba, where there is a shortage of everything from basic goods to fuel, and as the government seeks to attract foreign currency and address its logistical deficit at any cost.
The authorization is surprising because the address and origin of the company are in open conflict with the official Cuban narrative, which has accused sectors of Miami for decades of promoting hostile policies toward the Island. However, on this occasion, pragmatism seems to have triumphed over rhetoric.
The current regulations prohibit these foreign companies from importing or exporting goods for commercial purposes within Cuba, as well as distributing or selling them wholesale or retail, although they are allowed to provide warranty and after-sales services.
Four other companies were also approved
Alongside the Miami-based company, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment (MINCEX) approved the registration of four other foreign firms:
IMPORTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS LACOR (Mexico): focused on food, wines, spirits, and sweets.
ROLOFF GROUP INC. (Panama): raw materials, renewable energy, and industrial recycling.
SEVINCO S.L. (Spain): marketing and technical support for engines and their parts.
GENERAL FRUIT S.R.L. (Italy): food products and beverages, including syrups and coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Opening Foreign Companies in Cuba
What company from Miami has been authorized to operate in Cuba?
The company Lux Sky Cargo, Inc. based in Miami has been authorized by the Cuban regime to establish commercial representation operations on the island, despite the historical tensions between the Cuban government and sectors in Miami.
What products will Lux Sky Cargo be able to manage in Cuba?
Lux Sky Cargo will be able to manage commercial representations of a wide range of products such as vehicles, parts, food, beverages, appliances, fuel, mobile phones, and refrigerated containers, among others.
Why does the Cuban government allow foreign companies in a critical economic context?
In the midst of an economic crisis, the Cuban regime is seeking to attract foreign currency and address the logistical deficit at any cost, which has led to the authorization of foreign companies, including those based in cities traditionally opposed to the regime, such as Miami.
What are the restrictions for foreign companies in Cuba?
Foreign companies cannot import or export goods for commercial purposes within Cuba, nor distribute or sell them wholesale or retail, although they are allowed to provide warranty and after-sales services.
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