Business Owner in Miami Denies Illegal Ties with Cuba, Asserts Compliance with U.S. Law

The owner of Yumury Envios & Travel LLC, one of the twenty businesses in Miami-Dade County that recently had their commercial licenses revoked, denied any illegal connections with the Cuban regime on Tuesday, affirming that his company operates in compliance with U.S. federal regulations.

"We simply send packages and aid to family members in Cuba, just like everyone else living here in the United States," stated the Yumury owner during a phone interview with Telemundo 51.

The company also facilitates the shipment of vehicles to Cuba. The report did not disclose the businessman's identity, and his name does not appear on the company's website.

He clarified that the suspension of his business license was due to an administrative error. "What happened with our agency is that the letter requesting proof of licensing was sent to our previous address and never reached us. We are already in contact with the tax collector's office and prepared to submit all the required documentation," he added.

The company is listed among those whose Local Business Tax was revoked by Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernández, after determining they were conducting or could be conducting transactions with the Cuban government without the necessary federal permits issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Fernández told local media that the county "will not be used as a platform to finance or support the Cuban regime" and warned of a "strict stance against any company operating irregularly with the dictatorship."

However, he noted that if affected business owners can prove they hold the necessary OFAC or BIS licenses, "there will be no issue in reinstating their permits."

The Yumury case is part of a broader investigation launched by the county after identifying potential violations of federal laws regulating trade with Cuba.

Approximately 75 businesses were notified to present their documents; 48 responded satisfactorily, while 20 failed to do so within the set timeframe, resulting in the immediate cancellation of their licenses.

Among the sanctioned businesses are travel agencies, shipping, and logistics services, some with multiple locations within the county. The measure prevents these companies from continuing to operate legally and includes additional penalties for non-compliance.

Fernández emphasized that his experience as a Cuban émigré drives him to uphold a zero-tolerance policy against any commercial activity that, directly or indirectly, benefits the Havana regime. "This is just the beginning of a process that will be conducted firmly and with respect for the rule of law," he stated.